You've probably heard of a good neighborhood in the garden. No, we don't mean the friendly gentleman who lends you his hedge trimmers. In the plant kingdom, too, one hand, or one leaf, washes the other.
Basil and tomatoes keep annoying insects away
Effective plants
- basil
- mint
- savory
- sage
- lavender
- herbs
- tomatoes
- geranium
basil
Helps against: mosquitoes, wasps
Basil is arguably one of the most useful remedies of all. On the one hand, the aroma drives away annoying insects, on the other hand, it gives your salads just the right taste. In the potty on the windowsill, it is wonderfully easy to care for. Picking off a few leaves every now and then for culinary use doesn't hurt at all. Incidentally, basil is also the ideal plant partner to keep parasites away from the bed.
mint
Helps against: ants, also against rats and mice
If you have a cat, your best bet is catnip. Because unlike insects, animals love both the smell and the taste. But beware, mint is known for spreading profusely in the garden.
savory
Helps against: aphids
Just put some savory between endangered plants and the pests won't give a damn about your crop.
sage
Helps against: lice, snails, cabbage whites and caterpillars
Sage is ideal for plant protection in the vegetable bed, as it primarily keeps away the pests that are targeting crops.
lavender
Helps against: almost all pests
Apparently the lavender knows the preferences of a gardener. It drives away annoying insects with its scent. On the other hand, it attracts useful insects such as bees and butterflies. Plant the purple shrub next to roses, the beneficial insects will pollinate the beautiful flowers and ensure plenty of flowering next year.
Mediterranean herbs
Help against: almost all insects
Due to the warm climate of the Mediterranean Sea, mosquitoes and insects swarm there. Herbs of the same origin as
- basil
- oregano
- thyme
- or rosemary
keep the plague at bay.
tomato
Helps against: mosquitoes
Tomatoes bring double benefits on your patio:
- In summer you are well supplied with ripe fruit.
- Tomatoes keep mosquitoes away.
geranium
Helps against: mosquitoes and wasps
Tired of insect bites? Then the pelargonium is the plant of your choice. It smells pleasantly of lemon.