How to Choose Plants That Help Keep the Bugs Away

Pests can sometimes be a problem in the garden. One natural and organic way to help keep those nasty bugs away is to grow plants that those bugs dislike.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. For each kind of bug that can cause damage to your plants, there are certain plants you can grow next to your existing plants to help keep those bugs away. This is a great natural solution that can be effective at keeping pests under control.
2. Aphids - Those tiny whitish bugs that love rose bushes and other flowers. Plant Chives, Nasturtium, Basil, or Catnip nearby to repel aphids.
3. Japanese Beetles - Plant Geraniums or Garlic to keep them away.
4. Mosquitoes - Plant Rosemary or Basil to keep mosquitoes away.
5. Tomato Hornworm - Plant Borage near your tomato plants to keep them away.
6. Flea Beetles and Potato Beetles - Plant Catnip nearby to keep them away.
7. Ants - Plant Spearmint or Peppermint to keep ants away. It can be planted near your house to naturally deter ants from your house.
8. There are also some plants that can be used to keep a variety of bugs away. Feverfew and Marigolds repel many different kinds of insects and are a useful addition to flower and vegetable gardens.

Tips & Warnings

• It's a good idea to grow Chives and Marigolds throughout your gardens.
• Growing plants to discourage certain pests can be effective but sometimes other treatments are necessary to keep the pests under control.