Planting a garden that is beautiful, productive, and pest repellent is not just a dream. If you know the right plants to include, you can create a garden that is equipped to naturally repel plant pests. Here are a few more pest repellent plants
to keep in mind:
Call for Help with the Anise Hyssop
The Anise Hyssop is a wonderful addition to your garden. It is a tall perennial plant that produces plenty of nectar. As a result of its nectar production, the Anise Hyssop attracts helpful insects like butterflies. This pest repellent plant attracts
insects that will eat your plant pests! If you decided to intersperse the tall Anise Hyssop in your garden for natural pest control, then make sure it is placed in a location that doesn’t create too much shade for shorter plants.
Nasturtiums Can Save the Day
If your garden is reserved for tasty veggies, then Nasturtiums may be the pest repellent plant for you! Some of the more common vegetable gardens include tomatoes, potatoes, and even eggplant. Unfortunately, these crops attract a devastating pest called the Colorado Potato Beetle. This beetle can not only cause your plants to wither, but it could very well destroy your entire vegetable garden. If you are looking for a way to repel this plant pest naturally – even if it is only a slight repellent, then Nasturtium is a good choice. When you plant Nasturtiums with your other plants, you can provide them with a measure of natural protection.
Radishes Are Your Friend
How do you provide natural protection for your garden from plants pests that attack
from the roots? One way is to plant radishes. Although it sounds like an imaginative
sci-fi flick, there are actually parasitic worms that feed on plant roots. These worms
– or Rootknot Nematodes – can actually kill your plants or significantly reduce the
productivity of your garden. Radishes repel these parasitic worms along with
cucumber beetles. And the best part is that radishes are edible!
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