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These are the plants that repel bugs from your garden, including aphids, mites, mosquitoes, and tomato hornworms. We spoke to garden experts who explain why these plants work and which pests they help to deter.
Sometimes the most fragile-looking, airy plant is the toughest of all. If you have places that need softening or just love the look of lacy, delicate foliage and flowers these two are great choices, but they are only the tip of the iceberg. I've compiled a list of perennials that are truly fragile-looking in flower, leaf, and stem.