Pest Repellent Plants. Gardening is a highly-rewarding endeavor, but when plants are eaten and destroyed by insects, it becomes frustrating.
Chemicals control pesky bugs, but other less toxic options are available for those who wish to deal with pests in an organic manner. There are a wide variety of herbs, flowers and even a few vegetable plants that naturally repel insects. Plant them along with your other garden crops to keep nasty pests at bay. Garlic. Adam Purple and The Garden of Eden. Pet Repellent Plants. A beautiful garden can easily be ruined by foraging pets like cats and dogs, whether they are using it as a playpen or a litter box.
There are many products on the market to repel pets and pests, such spray repellent and liquid and electric fences. But you can keep pets out of your fruits, herbs, flowers and vegetables by planting some key vegetation cats and dogs naturally don't like to be around. Coleus Canina This annual plant has beautiful dark green foliage and spiky blue flowers that bloom in the warmer seasons.