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1. Basil
Not only is basil excellent for keeping mosquitoes and flies away. You can keep it in your window, on your deck, or anywhere you have room. It is an easy plant to grow and smells good. One of the best things about growing basil is not only its mosquito repellent effect, it’s also great for adding many dishes to your kitchen.
2. Lemongrass
You’ve probably heard of this one, as it’s one of the most common ingredients in many insect repellents. There are even candles made from it. However, you may not know that lemongrass is actually a plant. It is a perennial plant that looks like grass.
This plant has a strong smell. This smell is stronger than any product containing citronella, making it a great choice for your garden. The plant is easy to grow and can reach heights of up to five or six feet.
3. Lemon Balm
Lemon balm, which is also part of the mint family, is another natural mosquito repellent. However, lemon balm can be planted in the ground, unlike mint, it does not spread. One of the properties of lemon balm is that it reseeds every year, which can make it quite prolific, but it’s handy in case you want it to come back.
4. Lemon Thyme
Lemon thyme is another great plant to grow to keep mosquitoes away. Like basil, you can use this herb in many dishes in the kitchen, making it an extremely useful addition to any garden. The plant is beautiful and can be used to cover the soil.
5. Mint
What is amazing is that all kinds of mint perform this beneficial function. Rub the mint leaves on the skin which will give wonderful results, as it is a fragrant mosquito repellent. Mint is an easy plant to grow, but it should not be planted in the ground, but rather in pots. If mint is planted in the ground, it will spread and take over everything. You can rub the leaves on your skin for a fragrant mosquito repellent.
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