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.
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