You mention that chives repel aphids, but anyone who has grown chives knows that they (as well as other allium plants) are a magnet for black aphids. I think it is a mistake to not note aphids as a common pest of chives and tout chives, instead, as a panacea for aphids. Chives are still worth growing, but novices should be forewarned. (I get rid of the aphids simply by running the allium blades between my fingers and squashing them. They can then easily be washed off with a gentle stream of water.)
You mention that chives repel aphids, but anyone who has grown chives knows that they (as well as other allium plants) are a magnet for black aphids. I think it is a mistake to not note aphids as a common pest of chives and tout chives, instead, as a panacea for aphids. Chives are still worth growing, but novices should be forewarned. (I get rid of the aphids simply by running the allium blades between my fingers and squashing them. They can then easily be washed off with a gentle stream of water.)