Better Living Magazine, an online resource providing gardening tips and tricks, released a guide highlighting the top insect-repelling plants for a pest-free garden.
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In its new guide, Better Living Magazine lists six plants readers can use in their gardens to naturally deter aphids, caterpillars, and other foliage-decimating pests. The guide also shares some simple planting strategies readers can follow for maximum defense against intruders.
More details can be found at https://betterlivingmagazine.net/top-insect-repelling-plants-for-a-pest-free-garden-best-natural-solutions-guide
There’s a tendency for gardeners to reach for pesticides the moment they discover pests in their gardens. However, pesticides, while effective in the short term, pose a serious long-term threat to the environment. Instead, Better Living Magazine argues that gardeners should use plants with repelling aromas and physical deterrents like fuzzy leaves to prevent pests from invading their gardens.
“Pesticides can harm beneficial insects like bees and ladybugs, which are crucial for pollination and natural pest control,” explained a spokesperson for the company. “A more sustainable approach is to incorporate plants that naturally repel pests, reduce the need for chemicals, and promote biodiversity.”
According to Better Living Magazine, one of the most effective insect-repelling plants is citronella, which is used as the foundation for many mosquito repellents. Marigolds and lavender are also useful plants to have in gardens, because their blooms and fragrances, though attractive to humans, are off-putting to pests.
Readers who use their gardens to grow herbs and spices also have several options for insect-repelling plants they can incorporate into their gardens. Mint and basil, for example, are particularly offensive to ants, aphids, flies, and moths. Similarly, garlic can be used to target pests that bore and burrow into roots and branches.
When planting insect-repelling plants in gardens, Better Living Magazine encourages readers to take a companion planting approach where possible, as this can bolster the effects that plants have on pests. Moreover, regular maintenance like pruning and deadheading should be performed to ensure that plants continue to do their jobs.
“With the right selection and placement of insect-repelling plants, you can create a beautiful, thriving garden that’s a joy to be in, not just for you, but for all the beneficial creatures that make it their home,” said the spokesperson. “By embracing the power of natural protectors, you can enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your green oasis is well-guarded against pests.”
Interested parties can find more information at https://betterlivingmagazine.net/top-insect-repelling-plants-for-a-pest-free-garden-best-natural-solutions-guide
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