Tegenaria and Eratigena spiders can bite if picked up, but the effect of their venom is small, so getting bitten is unlikely to cause any serious complications. Araneus diadematus, the European garden ...
and cross orbweavers (Araneus diadematus) that like to hang out in flower pots and garden beds. Mint plants may deter additional garden pests, too. This includes other types of spiders as well as ...