Vegetable gardens draw a range of insect pests.
Vegetable gardens can be green, thriving and fruiting affairs, but they also draw a number of pests with their green growth and sweet blooms. While some gardeners turn to commercial pesticides to solve the problem, others keep their garden organic with companion planting.
Companion Planting
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Companion planting refers to pairings that include fruiting vegetables and "protector" plants, or fruiting vegetables that grow well in the same space. Pest-control companion plants are natural insect deterrents.
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Many herbs are natural pest-control plants in the garden. Gardeners use basil, thyme, oregano, catnip, mint, basil and sage to control different insects in the garden. These herbs also flavor certain vegetables as they grow and add valuable ingredients to kitchen dishes.
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While some vegetables, like tomatoes and peppers, are vulnerable to pests, others grow along the ground as shields against bugs. Garlic and onions are two notable examples, followed by radishes and even green beans. -
Some low-growing flowers also serve to drive away bugs. These pest-control flowers include nasturtiums, marigolds, petunias and mums.
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