A University of Michigan study finds that plants growing in nutrient-rich soil may be more likely to defend themselves ...

Key Points Plants like marigolds and basil help repel pests but can't do it alone.Pair them with row covers, crop rotation, and beneficial bugs for best results.Their impact depends on pest type, ...

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Herbs like garlic, thyme, and peppermint help keep slugs away when grown nearby or used in sprays. Flowers like marigolds, pansies, calendula, and dianthus lure slugs from other plants as natural ...

Of the many insect species that visit a vegetable garden, a small fraction are pests. Slugs, aphids, cabbage loopers, and ...