Summer Plants That Deter Snakes from Your Yard

The summer season can lead to pests lurking in your yard, garden. To keep the creatures at bay, here's what you can plant.

The summer season can lead to pests lurking in your yard, garden, lanai or other places around your home.  There are certain plants that will deter ones most hated…snakes.  To keep the creatures at bay, here’s what you can plant. Holly plants aren’t just known for being festive at Christmas time.  The surface of their prickly leaves can actually deter snakes. The strong scent of marigolds as well as basil, lemon-grass and garlic are also a natural repellents.  Chrysanthemums are another flower to consider.  They have a natural chemical that discourages snakes from coming close to your home.