Light a fire Yes, those summertime fire pits are great for ambiance, but they can also keep pests away--just add a bit of smoking sage to the pit and…see ya, mosquitoes. Read more: 7 Ways Not to Get Mosquito Bites | PureWow National Sign Up
Sensory Gardens: "Use plants that play on the senses, such as fuzzy lamb's-ear, textural succulents, or fragrant lavender." (though not many eat it, lamb's ear leaves are edible, and most fleshy succulents are edible)
Money does grow on trees...and on bushes and vines and groundcovers, too. With edible landscaping, saving money never looked and tasted so good! http://www.bhg.com/gardening/vegetable/vegetables/edible-landscaping/?socsrc=bhgpin042415ediblelandscapin