Warm weather is around the corner, and you have been waiting for a long to enjoy your backyard garden. But the only problem that stands in your way is backyard pests. Pesticides are the simplest way of keeping their precious plants uneaten and thriving for home gardeners. But pest-killing chemicals are costly. So whether you want to keep harmful pests away from your vegetable garden or repel bugs from your flowering plants, there are some natural ways that do not involve the use of pesticides or citronella candles. Below are some environmentally friendly DIY pest solutions that you may undertake by growing one or more pest-repelling plants. Lavender Lavender is a drought-resistant plant and is an excellent choice for novice gardeners, and does quite well under full sun and proper drainage. It can adapt to different climates but thrives best in warmer weather. If you want to get rid of moths, mosquitoes, fleas, and flies, then introduce this plant to your life. Bay leaf Bay is a repellent plant and a common ingredient in stews and soups. Bay leaves can repel roaches, flies, and ants. If you cannot grow your own bay leaf plant, you may also buy bay leaves from the grocery store and sprinkle the leaves around the pest-infested areas of your garden. Chrysanthemums Chrysanthemums naturally contain pyrethrum - a compound that is commonly found in several artificial insect repellents. This plant is an effective solution to deter pesky bugs like Japanese beetles, spider mites, ants, silverfish, roaches, fleas, and bedbugs. Petunia If you want to repel tomato hornworms, aphids, squash bugs, asparagus beetles, and leafhoppers, then petunia is what your garden needs. If any pest wanders into your home or garden, they will probably find themselves stuck to the sticky hair of petunia. Eventually, the roots of the petunia plant will absorb all nutrients from the bug. Peppermint Peppermint is not just a minty digestive aid but is also great at preventing mosquitos and flies. This plant is toxic to mosquito larvae, and as a result, it will keep them from breeding. In addition, even spiders cannot stand the smell emitted by the plant and will stay away. But peppermint has a divine aroma. Just keep one thing in mind while planting mint, it grows rapidly, and can take over your garden. Try growing these pest-fighting plants in your garden and keep pesky bugs at bay.
