Here’s the best mosquito-repellent plant you can have in your garden this summer (and it’s not citronella or geranium)
Here’s the ultimate mosquito-repellent plant for your garden this summer (and it’s neither citronella nor geranium).
End your mosquito fight this summer. This time, we’re using a natural and effective method. Here’s the essential plant for repelling mosquitoes.
After lemongrass and scented geranium, this is the must-have plant to grow at home to keep mosquitoes away on summer nights. It’s Southernwood. We’ll show you how this plant keeps mosquitoes away.
Southernwood: The plant that repels mosquitoes from the garden
Southern hardwood is known for its mosquito-repellent properties. Once planted in your garden, it will deter pests all summer long, so you can spend your summer evenings relaxing without having to worry about mosquito bites. Plant southern hardwood outdoors to protect your outdoor seating area, or dry it on a dry southern hardwood deck for a natural mosquito repellent indoors.
Which plants are most effective at repelling mosquitoes?
One of the most well-known mosquito-repellent plants is citronella, known for its repellent aroma. There’s also the scented geranium, also called pelargonium. You can rub the leaves on your skin (especially your legs or arms) to repel mosquitoes naturally. You can place geraniums on your balcony or near a window to prevent mosquitoes from entering your home. They thrive in container gardens.
How do you care for Southernwood, a mosquito-repellent plant?
Southernwood requires little maintenance compared to scented geraniums. This hardy plant still requires watering at the base during the peak of summer heat. No post-treatment is required. However, you should consider pruning in early spring to maintain an attractive, bushy appearance.
