9 Plants that Repel Pesky Insects

The joys of spending time outdoors are often quickly overrun with the buzzing and biting of annoying insects, and some will attack and ruin garden vegetables as well. Experienced gardeners know that planting certain decorative plants and herbs alongside crops help to repel many insects and protect plants from damage, due to the concentrations of essential oils.

Insect repelling plants are often aromatic herbs and flowers that are routinely used in cooking, so simply planting a small kitchen herb garden may bring two-fold benefits; fresh herbs for your table and reduction of pesky bugs in your yard. Even those …read more