Using plants to repel wasps is a natural and effective way to keep them out of your garden without harsh chemicals. All the ...

Some plants produce chemicals that repel insects or make them less attractive to pests. Others have physical structures that prevent pests from feeding or laying eggs on them. Understanding how ...

The licorice-like scent of petunias is enough to turn off many an insect including aphids, hornworms and squash bugs. The ...

pointed extensions can deter large herbivores but are generally less effective against smaller, more maneuverable herbivores like insects. To guard against herbivorous insects, some plants use a ...