While the warm, balmy days of summer are excellent for enjoying some time outdoors, either relaxing with a book and a cooling drink, or having some friends over for a scrumptious barbecue, there's one ...

Certain plants can help deter pests, such as mosquitoes and flies, in the garden. These plants possess aromatic properties or essential oils that repel pests. Lavender, basil, catnip, mint, garlic, ...