On Jun 4, 11:46*am, zxcvbob wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote:
I always plant garlic cloves between my roses. *They seem to be
effective *in keeping off pests.

But when the garlic tops die and I lift the new heads, they are so
tiny! *Pathetic.

Any relevant experience out there?

TIA

When are you planting them? *Spring or late fall?

Bob

Mmm...AFAIK, it's "winter", after I finish pruning.
"Winter" in quotes because this is a mild Mediterranean area.