What are the flowers or plants that chase [[insects] away?
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Mint ......repels ants and aphids
Basil..... tomato worms
Marigolds..........worms and some beetles
Geraniums..... some beetles,
Onions.... mites
Garlic..... mites
Rosemary....... slugs
Also you might try using powdered chalk to outline your garden area, some pests won't crawl over it.
Basil is a good herb to have on hand, smells good and helps repel flies and mosquitoes. Mixed it in with a variety of flowering plants on the front porch.
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf29648744.tip.html
http://gomestic.com/gardening/20-plants-that-repel-pests/
and personal experience
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M$People from the past taught us what types of bugs were harmful to crops and what types of bugs could eliminate these pests. Today many farms are going back to the organic garden pest control method in order to kill the pests and save the humans and land. We are demanding organic foods not only because they taste better, but also because we don't have to worry about toxic substances hurting us or our family.
Organic Garden Pest Control - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/organic-garden-pest-control.htm
As part of organic garden pest control, you should take care of the soil in the garden and make sure it stays fertile and healthy throughout the year. You can do this by working on your garden throughout the year by adding compost and rearranging your plants. You should make sure that all the planting is done when conditions are not conducive for the growth of pests. Another useful strategy is to allow the growth of bugs that eat pests in your garden. This is where the use of chemicals can be disadvantageous as the bugs that are useful can also get killed.
More on Organic Pest Control - http://www.perennial-gardens.com/flower-articles/organic-pest-control.htm
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