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5 Plants that Repel Mosquitoes Summers
here and so are the mosquitoes and they are out in full force this year. We
live in Florida, so it’s a constant battle but this year we wised up! We
decided to get smart and plant some mosquito repellent plants in and around our
yard. Finally we can use our yard without fearing for our lives! These are
the plants that repel mosquitoes so that you can truly enjoy your time
spent in the great outdoors.
Here are the TOP 5 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes:
1.
Lemongrass Yes, “lemon grass”, nature’s own
indoor/outdoor natural protection against biting mosquitoes. Named for its
lemon aroma and delicious lemon flavor! This is my first choice for mosquito
protection.So easy to grow. Requires no special care. Thrives magnificently in
full sun or partial shade. Grows lush and thick, up to 3 feet tall. Spreads out
a full foot wide. Looks great, smells great (unless you’re a mosquito). But
supplies are limited. You must act now to get this wondrous natural-repellent
plant in time for this year’s mosquito season.
2.Citronella
Next time you fill your citronella
candle you can think about this plant that they get the citronella oil from.
Why bother with a candle when you can simply plant something pretty in your
yard and get the same benefit? Citronella works great in flower beds or
in planters so plant plenty of it. Many like to have it in several planters and
move it with them around the yard as they tend to their yard to keep mosquitoes
at bay
3.Marigolds
These pretty flowers are excellent
at repelling bugs. Many choose to plant Marigolds in and around their vegetable
garden to help deter bugs that like to nibble on young plants. They are also a
great benefit planted in flower pots and set around a deck or yard to help
repel the mosquitoes. Once the flowers have dried up save the little black
seeds for next year. They will last just fine in a bowl or container until next
planting season. You cant go wrong with adding this as one of the plants that
repel mosquitoes!
4.Mint
Why it is mosquitoes don’t like the
refreshing, delicious scent of mint? We don’t know, but the fact is that they
don’t! Mint is a very hardy plant that grows rapidly in the ground or in pots.
You can pick mint leaves and rub them on your skin as a mosquito repellent, or
just include the plants in your landscape.
5.Rosemary
This herb is awesome for cooking,
but did you know that it’s great for repelling mosquitoes, too? Rosemary likes
a Mediterranean climate, so it thrives in well draining soil and full sunlight.
It’s easy to grow and doesn’t require much water. If you live in a warm
climate, your rosemary will even survive the winter. If you live in a climate
where the winter dips below 30 degrees F, plant your rosemary in pots so that
you can bring it indoors during the winter. Rosemary is technically a shrub and
can get quite large, so trim it frequently. It is one of the unknown and least
common used plants that repel mosquitoes but works great.
(From www.healthy-holistic-living.com)
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