| One of the major concerns for the herb gardener is | | | | leaves, will kill aphids, carrot root fly, cucumber |
| how to protect plants from insects, plant diseases, | | | | beetles, and peach tree borers. |
| and even animals such as deer from nibbling away at | | | | Garlic - repels aphids. |
| their prize herbs. | | | | Geranium - repels cabbage worms and Japanese |
| Companion plants are the natural bug repellents for | | | | beetles. |
| the home herb garden. They not only aid other plants | | | | Hyssop - deters garden pests from cabbage and |
| to grow better, but they deter insects, disease, and | | | | grapes. |
| animals from eating anything in close proximity. In so | | | | Lavender - repels fleas and moths. |
| doing, they protect your plants without you having | | | | Mint - deters white cabbage moths, ants, rodents, |
| to use expensive insecticides which enable you to | | | | flea beetles, fleas, and aphids. |
| stay organic. This is particularly important since much | | | | Mole Plant - repels moles and mice. |
| of what you grow you probably intend to eat. | | | | Nasturtium - chases away the squash bug and |
| There are many herbs and flowers that act as | | | | whitefly. |
| companion plants. While you can certainly experiment, | | | | Peppermint - repels white cabbage moths, aphids, |
| start with plants that are native to your area that | | | | and flea beetles. |
| insects already recognize. | | | | Petunias - repels the asparagus beetle, leafhoppers, |
| Some of the more popular companion plants used as | | | | tomato worms, and Mexican bean beetles. |
| natural bug repellents are: | | | | Radishes - deters cucumber beetles and rust flies. |
| Anise - attracts wasps that will devour aphids that | | | | Rue - will repel aphids, flies, slugs, snails, flea beetles, |
| attack nearby plants. | | | | and Japanese beetles. |
| Basil - repels flies and mosquitoes. | | | | Soybeans - repels chinch bugs and Japanese beetles. |
| Borage -- repels tomato hornworms, Japanese | | | | Thyme - deters cabbage worms. |
| beetles, squash bugs, and cabbageworms, but | | | | Some of the herbs listed here can be made into teas |
| attracts bees and wasps. | | | | and powders that can be applied directly on herb |
| Catnip - repels mice, ants, aphids, flea beetles, and | | | | plants or soaked into the soil. However, we suggest |
| weevils. | | | | that you consult a garden guide on this approach as |
| Chives - drives away Japanese beetles and carrot | | | | some herbs can be toxic in this form and could hurt |
| rust fly. | | | | pets and children. |
| Chyrsanthemums - kills root nematodes, and when | | | | And finally, companion plants are compatible with |
| flowering, repels Japanese beetles. | | | | some herb and vegetable plants, but not friendly with |
| Coriander - repels aphids, spider mites, and potato | | | | others. Research companion plants first before you |
| beetle. | | | | plant and you will have a healthy and bug-free garden |
| Dill - repels aphids and spider mites. | | | | every season. |
| Elderberry - when made into a spray from the | | | | |