Every gardener faces the problem of pests that can significantly damage plants and reduce the yield.
One of the most environmentally friendly and effective ways to combat insects is to use pest-repellent plants.
These natural protectors not only help preserve your garden, but also add beauty and diversity.
Basil
Basil is one of the most popular plants used to repel pests.
Its aroma is unpleasant to many insects, including mosquitoes, flies, and even some types of caterpillars.
Planting basil near other crops, especially tomatoes, helps protect them from pests.
Basil also enhances the flavor of some vegetables growing nearby, making it an essential addition to any garden.
Calendula
Calendula, known for its bright orange and yellow flowers, not only adds beauty to the garden, but also repels pests. Its strong scent repels aphids, whiteflies, and other small insects.
Planting calendula next to vegetable crops helps protect them from pests by creating a natural barrier.
In addition, calendula attracts beneficial insects such as ladybugs, which eat pests.
Lavender
Lavender is famous for its pleasant aroma, which is pleasing to people but repels insects.
Its essential oils effectively repel moths, mosquitoes and ants. Lavender is especially useful in gardens and flower beds, where it can serve as both a decorative element and a natural repellent.
Planted along the edges of a plot, lavender creates a protective barrier that prevents pests from entering.
Garlic
Garlic is a powerful pest repellent due to its strong phytoncides.
Planted between rows of vegetables, garlic helps protect them from aphids, carrot flies and other pests.
Many insects do not like its smell, which makes garlic an effective natural insecticide. In addition, garlic improves the general condition of the soil and promotes the growth of neighboring plants.
Mint
Mint is another plant with a strong aroma that repels pests. Ants, mice, and some types of caterpillars cannot stand its smell.
Mint can be planted both in the garden and in containers, placed around the house or in beds. This plant is also useful in controlling flies, so it is often grown on kitchen windowsills and near doors.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a great option for repelling pests due to its strong aromatic action. This plant repels carrot flies, cabbage moths and many other insects.
Rosemary can be grown both in the garden and in pots, placing them around the house and on terraces. In addition to its protective properties, rosemary is an excellent seasoning for many dishes.
Nasturtium
Nasturtium is a beautiful and useful plant that helps protect the garden from pests. Its flowers and leaves attract aphids and whiteflies, distracting them from other plants.
Nasturtium also repels snails and slugs, creating a natural barrier around your garden beds. Plus, its colorful flowers add a decorative touch to any garden.
Tansy
Tansy, although less well known, is an effective insect repellent. Its scent repels ants, fleas and ticks.
Tansy can be planted along the edges of a plot or near places where pests often appear. This plant also improves the structure of the soil and enriches it with nutrients.
Previously, we talked about how to grow large garlic in your garden.
