Here are 16 plants to use strategically for a healthier garden.
_Lavender
Lavender repels slugs.
_Basil
Basil repels aphids, flies, mosquitoes and mites; also has fungicidal properties. Plant around tomatoes to repel hornworms.
_Catnip
Catnip repels ants, fleas and mosquitoes.
_Tomatoes
Plant tomatoes around asparagus to repel asparagus beetles, and around roses to help prevent black spot. Keep away from cabbage, fennel and potatoes.
_Oregano
Oregano repels cucumber beetle.
_Borage
Borage repels tomato worms.
_Onion
Onion repels ants, aphids, borers and moles. Also discourages black spot on roses. Plant around carrots, beets, strawberries, tomatoes, lettuce and cabbage, but avoid around beans, parsley, peas and leeks.
_Rosemary
Rosemary deters cabbage moth, bean beetles and carrot fly.
_Petunia
Petunia repels aphids, leafhoppers and Mexican bean beetles.
_Thyme
Thyme deters cabbage worms and slugs.
_Nasturtium
Nasturtium repels aphids, spider mites and whiteflies. Plant around fruit trees, cucumbers, squash and tomatoes (for improved flavor).
_Mint
Mint repels aphids, cabbage moths and cabbage worms. Plant in containers, though, or it will take over your garden.
_Radish
Plant radish around cucumbers and squash to trap beetles.
_Marigolds
Pests (aphids, bean beetles and others) find the scent of marigolds repulsive, so plant them throughout the vegetable garden. French and African varieties eliminate nematodes from the soil.
_Chamomile
Chamomile repels cabbage moths.
_Chives
Plant chives around roses and lettuce to repel aphids.
