3 surprising ways to use cinnamon in your garden — it’s not just good at keeping pests away

Does Cinnamon Actually Repel Garden Pests and Diseases? Here's What Studies Reveal

While cinnamon does have pest- and disease-repelling properties, how you apply it matters.Helin Loik-Tomson / Getty ImagesGardeners sometimes tout cinnamon as a repellent for pests and a remedy for plant diseases. Is this common household spice really an effective tool in the garden, or is this just influencer hokum? We asked an expert and checked scientific studies for evidence. Here’s what we found.Meet Our ExpertCampbell Vaughn is an Agricult…

3 surprising ways to use cinnamon in your garden — it’s not just good at keeping pests away

Cinnamon isn’t just for homebaking: Here are 3 surprising ways to use this sweet spice in your backyard