Marigolds contain Pyrethrum, a compound used in many insect repellents. Mint deters white cabbage moths, ants, rodents, flea beetles, fleas, and aphids. It improves the health of cabbage and tomatoes. Mint flowers attract hoverflies and predatory wasps.
Earthworms are quite attracted to mint plantings. Be careful where you plant it as mint is an incredibly invasive perennial. Placing peppermint cuttings fresh or dried where mice are a problem is very useful in driving them off! Mint and parsley are enemies. Keep them well away from one another. Excellent insect repellent for ants, fleas, and ticks.
The leaves, when crushed and rubbed onto the skin, will repel chiggers, flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and ticks. Warning : Pennyroyal is highly toxic to cats. It should not be planted where cats might ingest it and should never be rubbed onto their skin. As a bonus, peppermint also can do double-duty as itch relief if you do get bitten! Rue deters aphids, fish moths, flea beetle, onion maggot, slugs, snails, flies, and Japanese beetles in roses and raspberries.
Companions for rue are roses, fruits in particular figs , raspberries and lavender. To make it even more useful with Japanese beetles: crush a few leaves to release the smell.
Also, it has been known to repel cats. You should not plant rue near cucumbers, cabbage, basil, or sage. A pretty perennial with bluish-gray leaves, rue may cause skin irritation in some individuals.
Sage repels the same insects as rosemary, especially snails, cabbage moths, beetles, black flea beetles, and carrot flies, as well as flea beetles, which prey on potatoes and sweet potatoes. Do not plant near cucumbers, onions, or rue. Plant with fruit trees, roses, and raspberries, keeping in mind that it can be invasive and is not the most attractive of plants.
Place Tansy clippings by the door as an ant repellant. Deters flying insects, Japanese beetles, striped cucumber beetles, squash bugs, ants, and mice! Tie up and hang a bunch of tansy leaves indoors as a fly repellent. Tansy Warning : You do not want to plant tansy anywhere that livestock can feed on it as it is toxic to many animals.
Fresh herbs are a staple in every healthy home. They're handy for a bunch of reasons; from adding extra nutrition and not to mention flavour to home-cooked meals, or for soothing miscellaneous ailments , a few sprigs of your favourite herb can go a long way. While most of us are quite keen on herbs except for almost half the population that despise cilantro , mosquitoes aren't too fond of them.
Now, don't get us wrong; they're not going to eliminate mosquitoes completely, but they'll give you a good chance at warding them off. Mint is great for keeping mosquitoes away, although it is reknowned for it's aggressive spreading. It's best to grow your mint in pots or planters, and leave them around the garden and patio to help keep skeeters from invading your personal space.
Plus, if you extract the oil from mint and mix it with apple cider vinegar and some cheap Vodka, you've got yourself an effective personal mosquito repellent!
Rosemary is a great addition to any red meat dish, particularly if you're cooking up a storm outside. Throw some sprigs on to the BBQ to set the aroma free and keep mosquitoes away from your chef zone.
And be sure to plant some in the garden to keep mosquitoes away from your guests. Commonly found in herbal teas, marinades, and South Asian cooking, lemongrass is very effective in repelling mosquitoes. It's a close relative to citronella; probably one of the most well-known, arguably effective , and commercially used mosquito repellents. This little herb is quite the trooper; it's known for it's ability to adapt to harsh environments including dry, rocky terrain and shallow soils.
It's important to note that it won't repel mosquitoes on it's own; you need to 'bruise' the plant by rubbing it to release it's oil, which contains all it's repellent properties. Subscribe No Thanks. From tools to furniture, these garden products are sure to delight. Discover unique garden products curated by the Garden Design editors, plus items you can use to solve problems in your garden right now, and best sellers from around the web. Planting Design Discover the right plants for your garden.
Plant these 12 plants in your garden for their colorful and fragrant display, plus their ability to keep uninvited bugs out. By Christine Yoo Share:. Proven Winners. Marigolds - buy now on Amazon An ornamental annual flower Emits a smell that deters mosquitoes Easy-to-grow Does well in pots, borders or the vegetable garden.
Citronella Grass - buy now on Amazon 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 Get design ideas for using grasses in your garden.
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Scented Geraniums - buy now from Proven Winners Lemon is the favored scent for keeping mosquitos away Fast growing Likes warm, sunny, and dry climates Learn more about growing geraniums. Bee Balm - buy now from Proven Winners Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds Deters bugs that bite Release fragrant oils by crushing leaves Flower colors: red, pink, purple, white.
Mint - buy now on Amazon Nontoxic pest control Use in drinks and food Also effective against flies and ants. Sage - buy now from Proven Winners Burn this plant like incense Plant near your fire pit Use dried leaves in homemade bug spray.
Allium - buy now from Proven Winners Bulbs with whimsical globe-shaped flowers Includes garlic and onions Releases strong fragrance. Send Feedback.
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