Landscaping IDEAS for Sunny Area

• An ornamental annual flower
• Emits a smell that deters mosquitoes
• Easy-to-grow
• Does well in pots, borders or the vegetable garden

3. Citronella Grass –

• Most commonly used natural ingredient in mosquito repellents
• Lemon-scented
• Does best in large planters (cannot withstand frost)
• Make sure you buy Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus

4. Catnip –

• From the mint family
• Very easy to take care of
• Can become invasive
• Found to be ten times more effective at repelling mosquitoes than DEET

5. Rosemary –

• An herb with a woody scent
• Does best in hot and dry climates
• Will thrive in containers elsewhere
• Can be creatively pruned for borders or decoration

6. Basil –

• An herb that keeps flies and mosquitos at bay
• Likes to be kept damp, needs good drainage, and enjoys lots of sun
• Plant in containers or in the garden
• All types of basil work as mosquito repellents

7. Scented Geraniums –

• Lemon is the favored scent for keeping mosquitos away
• Beautiful blooms with a strong fragrance
• Fast growing
• Likes warm, sunny, and dry climates

The best mosquito-repelling plants for your garden:

If you don’t want to douse yourself or your garden in chemical bug sprays you can grow some of these plants to help keep mosquitoes away naturally.