15 Plants That Help Keep Ticks Out of Your Yard All Summer Long

Tick season is here, and in addition to keeping our grass low so ticks aren’t attracted to our yards, we’re looking for some ways to keep ticks out of our garden this summer—so we can spend more outside time worry-free.

While research is limited, and studies often focus on plant oil extracts rather than the plants themselves, some plants could actually repel ticks from your yard. Here are 15 plants worth considering growing to help keep ticks at bay.

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