A resource guide: Environmentally friendly pest control solutions

Container gardening can enhance any space. Whether you’re wanting to spruce up your garden, balcony, or the singular spot sun seems to shine in your yard, container gardening is an easy and affordable answer. However, pesky pests can be frustrating when caring for your container garden.

These resources provide some environmentally friendly solutions for keeping those pesky pests away.

Easy Earth provides products and educational resources for pest prevention and control. If you’re wondering how to keep your containers healthy, what insects and animals are good and bad, and how to get rid of the pests, Easy Earth has the answers.

If you’re a do-it-yourself kind of gardener, Treehugger is your resource, with 8 natural and homemade insecticides. Similarly, Sexton Pest Control offers organic gardening strategies and natural pest control tips.

For a comprehensive list of environmentally friendly pest repellants, Install It Direct offers 45 tips for natural garden pest control. Common Sense Home and Gardening Know How also provide some quick and easy DIY pest control solutions that won’t hurt the environment.