Dealing with mosquitoes in your garden If you are a serious gardener, you spend much time outdoors. And, of course, you would rather be tending your plants than swatting mosquitoes.
Although there are things you can do to ward off mosquitoes, there are plants that beautify your yard and help repel mosquitoes.
As one more way to keep mosquitoes away from you and your garden, plant the plants attractive.
Mint Mint has a scent similar to citronella. Mint grows wild in most eastern states of America, from Mexico, from Texas to Minnesota to Vermont. She is partial to sandy soils and will grow in USDA zones 5-10. The Indians used it as a treatment for colds and flu. It has natural fungicidal and bacterial resistance properties, because the essential oils are rich in thymol.
ROSEMARY This wonderful herb that we use for seasoning is also a great natural insect repellent. It has been used for centuries to keep pesky mosquitoes away. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean, he likes hot and dry and well drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zone 8-10, and must be grown as a potted plant in cold climates. If you live in a part of the country where rosemary does not grow, you can get a good quality essential oil of rosemary, 4 drops mix with 1 / 4 cup olive oil. Store in a cool, dry place. When it comes to fresh plant oils as natural mosquito repellants, there is every reason to have the plant in your garden if they grow in your area. It is an inexpensive and attractive to stimulate the appearance of the landscape and have natural mosquito repellants on hand as well.
Organic gardeners have used concerns worries as accompanying plants to keep aphids away. Mosquitoes do not smell any better (and some people feel the same thing). Marigolds are annuals full sun and come in a variety of shapes and sizes for almost any landscape. They are fairly easy to grow from seed.
Ageratum This charming little bedding plant contains coumarin, and mosquitoes detest the smell. It is used in the perfume industry and even in some commercial mosquito repellants. Ageratum Do not rub your skin, though. He has some other, less desirable than you want to keep your skin in quantity. Ageratum are annual, and the newcomer in a seedling cut blue and white that compliments most other.
MOSQUITO PLANTS There are two types of plants known as plants against mosquitoes. One is a member of the geranium family that has been genetically modified to incorporate the properties of citronella. Lemon grass only grows in tropical places, but it is a repellent for mosquitoes well known. This plant has been created for the repulsive properties of citronella into a plant more resistant. It will grow where any geranium will thrive. Many have questioned its usefulness as a repellent against mosquitoes, but it is attractive enough to warrant planting for its ornamental value.
The other type of plant against mosquitoes is Agastache Cana. Its common names include Texas hummingbird mint, mint chewing gum, giant hyssop, or giant hummingbird mint. As you might guess, hummingbirds are quite attracted to it. He is originally from New Mexico, also found in parts of Texas. It is, indeed, a member of the mint family and its leaves have a pungent aroma when crushed. In its natural habitat, it is perennial and is usually hardy in USDA zones 5a-9a. It blooms late summer early fall, so it catches hummingbirds on their annual migration. The long coil medium pink flowers and butterflies.
Catnip plants a more powerful anti-mosquito catnip ordinary. Recent studies have shown that it is ten times more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes. This is a short-lived perennial in most of the United States. It is easy to grow from seed and reseed soon. In addition to its intoxicating effects.
Posted on April 8, 2010.
