Planting your own vegetable garden takes much work, planning, and preparation of the soil. Planting your own vegetable garden takes a lot of work, planning, and preparation of the soil. Using herbs and flowers around the boarder of your garden can act as a natural barrier. As many people are returning to gardening to control their food costs, an organic garden is the way to go.

One herb that humans love the fragrance of is lavender, however pests cannot stand it. Lavender has long stems with narrow green leaves and may be planted in both the spring and the fall. Around the perimeter of the garden plot is a good place to plant. Although we might love the fragrance, garden pests cannot stand it making it great for organic gardening.

One herb that can be planted most anywhere in your garden and is visually appealing as well is the Chive. Sweet basil is also said to have traditional medicinal value and the oil from the plant has antibacterial properties. Basil leaves should be harvested when young. You would use the leaves fresh for salads or you can dry them to use later in stews. The oil has antibacterial properties as well.

Another herb that has the reputation of being a natural insecticide is sweet basil. It as been recommended to keep a pot of basil growing in your kitchen. It has the reputation of repelling insects naturally, which includes the Japanese beetle along with carrot rust flies. The chive can be used straight out of the garden, or you can dry the leave for later use in your cooking. You can use them in salads when picked fresh, or dry the leaves for later use in stew type of dishes.

Another natural insecticide for your organic garden could be your dish soap.     It is suggested to spray your plants directly at least weekly with a hand sprayer. If you have a large garden, you may want to utilize a container that attaches to your garden hose. If you have planned your organic garden correctly, these insects may not be an issue to contend with, however, this is yet another way to deal with them on a natural basis. You can mix the soap and water and safely spray the area, or if you have a large garden, put the dish soap into a sprayer that hooks into your garden hose.