5 Plants To Keep Snakes Away From Your Garden

Marigold has a strong smell that snakes can't stand.

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This fragrance also reaches deep into the soil, wherever a snake might be burrowing.

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Snakes find it difficult to slither around the low-growing plant due to its prickly leaves.

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Holly's strong scent also helps to keep the snakes at bay.

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Its strong, citrus scent is overwhelming to snakes.

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Mix essential oils & lemongrass extracts. Sprinkle it all over for extra protection.

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The smell is simply unbeareable.

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Garlic roots also protect the soil from becoming home to snakes.

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Snakes avoid thorny plants too. Low lying & spiky cactus varieties are perfect for this.

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You can grow cacti around your home or garden to make it snake-free zone.

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