Plants that can keep mosquitoes away from your home
Lemongrass
Lemongrass essential oil is often used to produce mosquito repellent bracelets and candles. According to the CEO of GreenPal - Mr. Bryan Clayton, lemongrass has a fresh lemon scent that helps mask body odors (the scent that mosquitoes love). Therefore, you can grow lemongrass in pots or in the ground right in your home garden.
Lavender
Bryan Clayton shared that lavender contains Linalool, which helps repel mosquitoes very effectively. However, you should avoid shady spots when planting this flower because they only thrive in sunlight.
Catnip
Catnip not only makes your cats happier but also has a mosquito-repellent effect because it contains Nepetalactone. Additionally, catnip is very easy to grow as it suits all soil types and can develop in full sun or shade.
Marigolds
Eye-catching marigolds help make your garden more beautiful. Furthermore, they also contain Pyrethrum - a natural insecticide that can kill mosquitoes.
Peppermint
According to gardener Amber Noyes, the scent of peppermint is very effective at repelling mosquitoes. You can easily grow peppermint as it adapts to all soil types and can thrive in the shade.