Mosquitoes in Your Garden? ~MosquitoesInYourGarden

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It is common to spend lots of time outside when you’re a serious gardener. For sure, you would rather be tending your garden than swatting mosquitoes.

There are many ways to ward off mosquitoes, however, there are certain plants that can be planted in your yard.

The attractive plants are planted to keep mosquitoes out of your backyard and keep them away.

They are great for planting!

HORSEMINT

Horsemint smells similar to citronella. It is found in the wild across the Eastern United States. It can be found throughout the region from Mexico from Mexico to Texas, up to Minnesota and Vermont. It is partial to sandy soils and will grow in USDA Zones 5-10. Native Americans used it as treatment for colds and flu. The essential oils that are high in thymol make it a natural fungicidal or bacterial retardant.

ROSEMARY

This wonderful herb we use to season our food is also a great, natural mosquito repellant. The herb has been used for centuries as a repellant against mosquitoes. Rosemary is a Mediterranean native, which means it is a fan of hot, dry climates and soil that is well-drained. It is robust in USDA zones 8-10, and is best cultivated as a pot plant in colder climates. You can make a high-quality rosemary essential oil if reside in a region in which rosemary isn’t grown. Combine 4 drops of rosemary essential oil with 1 cup of olive oil. Keep it in a dry, cool location. When it comes to fresh plant oils as natural mosquito repellents There is a good reason to keep the plant in your backyard in the event that they be able to grow in your neighborhood. It’s an affordable and appealing way to improve the aesthetics of your outdoor landscape , and to have natural mosquito repellants in your home as well.

MARIGOLDS

Marigolds have been utilized by organic gardeners to ward off Aphids. Mosquitoes don’t enjoy its smell much more (and some people are the same). Marigolds are sun-loving perennials which come in a range of sizes and shapes for virtually any outdoor space. It is very easy to begin them from seeds.

AGERATUM

The charming bedding plant has coumarin in it, and mosquitoes hate the smell. It is used in the perfume industry and even in commercial mosquito repellents. But, it is not recommended to apply ageratum on your skin. It contains some less desirable substances that you shouldn’t to put on your skin in quantity. Ageratums may be classified as annuals.

A muted white and blue that is a perfect match for other outdoor plants.

MOSQUITO PLANTS

There are two kinds of plants, which are known as mosquito plants. The first is a part of the geranium plant family, which was genetically engineered with the citronella properties. Citronella only grows in tropical regions, however it is a well known repellant for mosquitoes. This plant was created to bring the repellant properties of citronella into a hardier plant. It can be grown in any area where geraniums thrive. Though many are skeptical about its effectiveness as a deterrent to mosquitoes, it’s appealing enough to justify the effort of planting it for its ornamental value.

Another type of mosquito plant is agastache cana. It’s also known by many other names, including giant Hummingbird Min, giant Hyssop and Texas Hummingbird M. It’s very attractive to hummingbirds, as one would imagine. The plant is indigenous to New Mexico, but can be located in Texas. It is actually, a member of the mint family. its leaves can be described as having a pungent aroma when crushed. It is a perennial in its natural habitat and can be found in USDA Zones 5a-9a. It blooms late summer to early fall, so it is a magnet for hummingbirds as they make their annual flight. It draws butterflies with its medium-sized, long flowers.

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CATNIP

One of the most powerful mosquito repellent plants is catnip. Recent research has revealed that regular catnip repels mosquitoes ten times more effectively than DEET. It is a short lived perennial throughout most of the United States. It can be grown easily from seeds and then quickly revived. Apart from the intoxicating effects for cats, the leaves make an extremely soothing tea.