Garlic is an extremely protective herb. If you carry a piece of garlic with you when you travel, it will help protect you against an accident. You can make a protective rope of garlic to hang in your home by simply attaching garlic bulbs to a piece of rope. You can also make a wreath with cloves of garlic on it to hang on your door. When you are crafting your item it is important to visualize it protecting your home. Either of these items will guard against the intrusion of evil, keep thieves at bay, and, if the item is placed on your door, it will keep envious people away. New homes in particular are protected by these decorations.