These plants act as natural repellents to keep crawlers and rodents away from the garden.

Keep it up garden free of Rodents also Reptiles It can be a challenge, especially in wet or densely vegetated areas.

But not everything can be solved with chemicals: they exist Floors Which works because of its smell or composition Natural repellents. Incorporate it into the design garden Not only does it help maintain it Pests in the Gulf, but it also adds fragrance, color and biodiversity.

in general, Floors An aromatic or intense odor acts as a natural barrier Mice and Mice. In addition, some of them also help in keeping away snakes and others Reptiles.

mint

Fresh, invasive and strong-smelling mint is one of the most effective deterrents Rodents. Its menthol fragrance is disgusting to these animals, which tend to avoid places where they are perceived strongly.

The ideal is to plant it in specific pots or beds, because it grows quickly and can invade other people’s space. Floors. in Reasons Wet areas – such as those in the delta or northern areas of Greater Buenos Aires – adapt well as long as the soil has good drainage and receives some direct sunlight.

Lavender

Lavender is the perfect ally: its fragrance, irresistible to us, is uncomfortable to us Rodents. Plant them on the edges garden Or next to entrances, it creates an aromatic barrier that also beautifies the environment and attracts bees and butterflies.

In Buenos Aires, varieties Lavandula angustifolia They thrive easily in full sun and light soil. In addition, its tidy appearance and prolonged flowering make it perform a dual function: aesthetic and protective.

Ornamental sage

Sage combines beautiful, colorful flowers with a strong, repellent fragrance Rodents And some insects.

They can be placed in borders or sunny beds, where they grow vigorously and provide structure to the garden.

In temperate climates, such as Buenos Aires, it is recommended to plant them in the spring and keep them pruned to encourage flowering. It is an ideal choice if you are looking for garden Low maintenance, with Functional plants And decoration.

Garlic and onions

They both belong to the family AlliumKnown for its pungent smell. Both garlic and onions secrete germ-repelling sulfur compounds Rodents and Reptiles.

It can be planted around the perimeter garden Or interspersed with other aromatic types. In addition to protection, it serves as an edible crop. In wet soil, it is advisable to avoid waterlogged areas and ensure good exposure to sunlight.

street

With its strong and bitter smell, it is considered a safflower plants Traditionally used for Keep insects and small mammals away.

It is resistant and undemanding and adapts well to pots or direct soil. It grows best in sunny, dry locations, and can be combined with lavender or rosemary to enhance the effect. Pest control. You just have to be careful if there are children or pets around, as its sap can be irritating on contact.

Rosemary, calendula, and lemongrass

To get away Reptiles You can add species such as rosemary – whose essential oils also have a repellent effect – or calendula, which with its orange flowers and strong scent makes snakes and lizards uncomfortable, or lemongrass (citronella or lemongrass), which provides a citrus fragrance and acts as a natural barrier at the edges of garden.

A functional and protective garden

the Floors Perfumes play a dual role: they work to beautify and protect.

Their effectiveness increases when placed on the perimeter, near doorways or walls and combined with each other.. However, their effect is complementary: they do not replace cleaning or controlling refuges such as woodpiles, debris or tall grass, which often attract pests.

You have a garden Healthy and balanced do not require pesticides: it is enough to choose the appropriate types, maintain their health, and benefit from pesticides. The strength of the smell. A well-thought-out design can be both decorative and protective at the same time.