How to Bring Peonies Inside Without Ants
WouterBringing peonies inside is a good idea if you want to keep them for a few days without applying insecticide. These flowers are beautiful, but they will have to be cut if you want to keep them for more than a few days.
Ants are attracted to peonies. These insects are useful for gardens, but they can be a nuisance when it comes to removing them from your home. They are also useful for helping you to grow healthy soil.
Peonies attract ants because they provide the ants with a sweet, sugary substance called nectar. Nectar is a nutritious food source for ants, so they will gladly feed on it.
The best time to pick peonies is the marshmallow stage, or the stage when the buds are soft. You can remove ants from peonies by dipping them in water or shaking them off. If you choose to shake them, make sure you shake the stem to dislodge the insects.
The best time to pick peonies in general is in the morning. This will ensure that the buds have more nectar, which helps the flower to open. If you have peonies that are still in the bud stage, you can store them in the refrigerator at night.
If you have peonies that are full of buds, you can float them in water to dislodge ants. This will not hurt the petals, but it is a good way to make sure they are free of insects.
