Don’t let mosquitoes ruin your outdoor fun. While many people opt for harsh insect repellents, there are natural ways to keep the mosquitoes at bay. Certain plants have natural properties that mosquitoes simply can’t stand, making them a great addition to any garden.

1. Citronella

Citronella is well-known for its mosquito-repelling properties. For best use, plant around your outdoor seating area.

2.Catnip

Catnip has been found to be ten times more effective than most insect repellents. Plant in pots or in the ground!

Pro Tip: Catnip is an easy plant to take care of but watch out! It can be insidious and take over your garden.

3.Lavender

Lavender is a beautiful plant that smells amazing due to essential oils that are found on the leaves of the plant. These oils interfere with how mosquitoes smell! For best results plant in well-draining soil in full sun.

4.Peppermint

Peppermint is known for its festive strong scent, but it also works amazingly at keeping the mosquitos away and it looks beautiful in the garden.

5.Basil

Basil has a strong smell that keeps bugs at bay. There are many different types of basil so find which works best for you and your garden.

6.Sage

Keep the mosquitoes away from you and your guest at the next bonfire. Throw some sage into the flames, it will smell amazing and keep the bugs away.

7.Rosemary

Rosemary can be pruned as a decorative plant into many shapes and sizes. Not only does this herb have properties that keep the mosquitoes away, but you can also use it to cook with!

Happy Gardening!

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