Chives are easy to grow and provide a delightful flavor. Their pungent odor repels pests like aphids and slugs, while attracting pollinators with colorful blossoms.
Basil is not only aromatic and flavorful but also attracts parasitoid wasps, natural predators of tomato hornworms, supporting biological pest control in your garden.
Rosemary’s unique fragrance attracts pollinators and repels cabbage moths. Its sprigs resemble miniature conifer trees, adding charm and utility to your garden.
Dill, an easy-going plant, hosts swallowtail caterpillars while repelling cabbage moths. Its presence attracts braconid wasps, beneficial for natural pest control.
Sage, with its gorgeous leaves and aromatic properties, is effective in discouraging beetles, snails, and cabbage moths, making it a versatile garden addition.
Mint spreads easily, so plant it in containers. It repels pests and can be substituted with lesser calamint for a similar effect without aggressive spreading.
Parsley, commonly used in culinary dishes, is effective in repelling aphids and asparagus beetles. It’s a great addition to gardens for both flavor and pest control.
Thyme deters rabbits, deer, hornworms, mosquitoes, and whiteflies. It also attracts earthworms, enhancing soil fertility with its antifungal properties.
Lavender, known for its fragrance, repels mosquitoes and adds a wonderful aesthetic to gardens. It's also widely used in cosmetic products.
Use trap crops like nasturtium to attract pests away from your main crops. Radishes work well for diverting cabbage flies and larvae, protecting preferred plants.