Mulch - Using mulch like wood chips or pine needles can create hiding spots for snakes and attract their prey.

 Tall Grasses - Plants like fescue or rye provide cover and can attract snakes by hiding their food.

 Dense Shrubs - Shrubs such as holly or juniper offer good hiding places for snakes.

 Berry Bushes - Bushes like blackberries or raspberries attract small animals that snakes like to eat.

Herbs - Herbs like mint and sage draw insects, which can, in turn, attract snakes.

 Vegetable Plants - Vegetables like squash or cucumbers provide cover and attract insects that might draw snakes.

Compost Piles - Compost can attract insects and small animals, making it a good spot for snakes to find food.

Flowering Plants - Flowers that attract insects, like lavender, can bring in snakes indirectly through their prey.

Water Plants - Plants near water features, such as water lilies, can create a habitat that snakes may find appealing.

Overgrown Areas - Letting parts of your garden become overgrown can provide good hiding spots for snakes.