The 10 Best Pest-Repelling Plants for Your Garden

You may have already mapped out your perfect garden—but before you get started on landscaping plans, be sure to pepper in a couple of plants that have some hidden benefits by including varieties that can actually make your garden healthier. We're talking about pest-repelling plants, which come in all types, from colorful flowering options to cooking herbs. Even just a few sprinkled amongst your other greenery can make a difference.

Of course, if you have a serious bug problem, there's no replacement for specialized sprays and treatments, but if you want to nip potential problems in the bud (sorry, we had to), it's worth taking some cautionary steps to preempt their appearance at all. Between fragrant sprouts just as effective as your favorite citronella candle and low-maintenance blooms that double as vibrant eye candy, any of these 10 plants would be a good place to start: