Your sitting outside on a gorgeous night and you keep getting bit by those annoying mosquitos! The county has sprayed numerous times but it just doesn't get the job done! Well there are plants you can plant in planters and place around your home to help keep them away!!! Instead of using bug spray these plants will be sure to keep them away!

Citronella Grass

Known for its distinct smell, citronella grass is the most commonly used natural ingredient in bug repellants. This low maintenance plant does best if you plant them in large planters. Why? Because it cannot withstand frost, but in warmer climates can be planted in the ground in a sunny area. When you go to buy Citronelle, make sure you buy Cybopogon nardus or Citronella winterianus.

 

Lavender

 

Lavender has such a lovely smell and it comes from the plants essential oils. you can find the essential oils on the leaves of the plant. Lavender is tough and drought resistant once it is fully established. The only thing lavender needs is full sun and good drainage. This plant thrives in warmer climate temperatures, but can survive in others.

 

Scented Geraniums

 

This plant has a lemon flavor for keeping the mosquitos away. These are fast growing plants that like warm, sunny, dry climates. You can plant them in planters and will have to prune them often.

 

Marigolds

 

Marigolds are an easy to grow flower. The smell of marigolds deters mosquitos. You can grow them in pots and place them near your patio or entrance of your home to keep the bugs away. 

 

Catnip

 

Catnip also known as (catmint) can be found living almost anywhere. Catnip is from the mint family and grows abundantly. This plant is a low maintenance plant. According to the study from Iowa State University, catmint was found to be ten times more effective than DEET, which is the chemical used in most insect repellants. 

 

Rosemary

Another great mosquito repellant is rosemary! As a lot of us know rosemary is an herb that has a woody scent. The woody scent is what keeps the mosquitos away. Rosemary does best in hot and dry climates and they thrive in containers.

 

Basil

 

Basil is another herb that is very poplar to use as a mosquito repellant. Not only does basil keep mosquitos away it also keeps FLIES away!! This herb likes to be kept damp with good drainage and lots of sun!

 

 

So now that you have these wonderful plants to keep those annoying mosquitos away, who is going to plant this weekend?? I know I will be!!!