Rats and mice won't enter your garden if you place one plant outdoors

This is the time of year when rats may invade our properties, looking for shelter from the colder temperatures.

Fortunately, there's a simple technique you can use to attempt to keep these unwanted visitors away .

Whilst these rodents might be searching for sustenance and a cosy spot to overwinter, you can implement measures to discourage them from entering your garden.

According to Kris, who goes by PermacultureFX on TikTok, a basic plant can be used to repel rats and mice .

The landscape design specialist, who posts gardening advice online, explained the method is brilliant if you're looking for an effortless approach to pest management, reports RSVP Live .

Kris recommended it's a superb plant to place close to animal feed and bird storage zones, or anywhere that could norma