Herbs, veggies and plants for protecting your garden...
Aloe
The aloe vera plant is constructed with the basic building blocks of life, including essential vitamins and minerals, proteins, polysaccharides, enzymes, and amino acids. |
Basil
Repels aphids, flies, mosquitos and mites; helps control insect pests such as tomato hornworms, asparagus beetles, and disease. |
Catnip
Fresh catnip steeped in water and sprinkled on plants will drive away flea beetles. |
COMPANION PLANTING - natural solutions to support a healthy, pest-free garden...
Chemical pesticides can cause numerous health and environmental problems. Many people are becoming more aware of the dangers of pesticides and want to be more environmental and health conscious. By doing something as simple as companion planting you can control the bugs in your yard and garden without resorting to chemical pesticide use. Many plants produce natural compounds that repel certain bugs and other pests, some are general pest deterrents while others work as companions for specific plants. Scroll over the images below to learn about each plant, herb, or grass.
Chemical pesticides can cause numerous health and environmental problems. Many people are becoming more aware of the dangers of pesticides and want to be more environmental and health conscious. By doing something as simple as companion planting you can control the bugs in your yard and garden without resorting to chemical pesticide use. Many plants produce natural compounds that repel certain bugs and other pests, some are general pest deterrents while others work as companions for specific plants. Scroll over the images below to learn about each plant, herb, or grass.