Pro garden tip: You can plant these insect repellent plants in your home & garden to create some low-key & pest-free relaxation vibes. Okay, maybe not completely pest-free, but the presence of these beauties can help you commune with nature a little more comfortably. Using these natural insect repellent plants for your home & garden cuts down on the need for insecticides and overall increases your mood, landscape, and outdoor experience.
Garden Therapy
If you love to be outside in the elements as much as I do, there’s often little that we take for granted….but sometimes, heavy insect populations really start to rain on your nature-loving parade. Remember, ‘Once and done’ isn’t a concept that you find very often in nature, and certainly not in hobby gardening either. You can certainly treat for insects and try to keep them at bay, but nothing works better than bring natural repellents in to do a job that only nature is a pro at. Bringing these plants in and getting them established can do wonders for your environment. Test them out and see which of these babies captivates you. *I’ll be honest, my usually green thumb turns brown every time thyme or lavender come into play but hey 🤷♀️ it’s always good to have evolving garden goals, right?
9 Powerful Insect Repellent Plants
- Sweet basil
- Rosemary
- Marigolds
- Lavender
- Lemongrass
- Lemon balm
- Peppermint
- Thyme
- Catnip
In the garden, these plants increase biodiversity and add a new layer of joy to whatever you’ve already got going. Additionally, they also attract butterflies. In turn, bringing a little extra majesty into your space. Consider incorporating these natural insect repellent plants in your habit. Then, simply sit back while nature balances the environment. Meditate in your new space and enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Happy Gardening friends!
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