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How to stop pests eating your herbs – 3 tried and tested methods to protect your herb garden naturally

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If you've been wondering how to stop pests eating your herbs, you're facing one of the most frustrating gardening challenges. Watching your carefully tended basil, mint, and parsley getting devoured by unwanted visitors isn't fun, especially if you've been readying to harvest your herbs to use in the kitchen.

According to the experts, protecting your garden herb ideas from pests doesn't have to mean reaching for harsh chemicals that you don't want near your dinner ingredients. Their top tips include attracting natural predators and utilising organic deterrents to keep garden nuisances at bay.

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