Person inspecting aphids on leaves of tomato plant - larisa Stefanjuk/Shutterstock Tomato plants (Solanum lycopersicum) are arguably commonplace in home gardens, as many people are attracted to the ...

Companion planting with herbs and flowers like rosemary, basil, and marigolds naturally repels common pests while boosting plant health and yield. These plants confuse or deter bugs through strong ...

Marigolds offer limited pest control benefits and are not a standalone solution. They won't deter most above-ground pests, especially in planted form. Better alternatives include garlic, chives, ...