Natural Pest Control – How to Plant Mixed Herbs and Vegetables to Deter Pests

The best way to deter pests naturally and organically is by planting mixed herbs and veggies that deter pests. When you practice natural pest control, you won’t need any chemicals. Plus, you’ll enjoy a fresher-tasting, healthier crop.

Growing organic, chemical-free garden veggies is the way to go. Not only does it taste better, but it’s also healthier for you and for the earth. Sometimes growing a natural, chemical-free garden means that we have to deal with annoying pests, but thankfully there’s an easy way to protect your crop and create a mini-ecosystem in your garden all in one!

The easiest and best way to do this is by interplanting herbs and vegetables in specific combinations that ward off aphids, cabbage worms, and other pests that could hurt your precious veggies. With a little planning and the right mix of herbs and vegetables, your garden can become a pest-free zone, naturally.

Natural Pest Control – The Best Herbs and Vegetables To Deter Pests

Here are some of my favorite companion plants for the vegetable garden and what they can do for you. Each item on this list has specific benefits it can offer your garden, so pick and choose what works best for your space.

ALLIUMS (CHIVES AND ONIONS)

Chives and onions are great to plant throughout the vegetable bed, not just for their own value as garden edibles, but because they ward off both spider mites, the carrot fly, and aphids. Chives make a great addition to a spring mix bed because they discourage pests and then you can snip chives and greens at once for a yummy, complete salad.