Plants to Deter Mosquitoes
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★As small as they are, mosquitos can prevent you from enjoying the most beautiful day outside. Follow the simple steps below to plant a container garden or in-ground flower bed with plants that can deter these pesky bugs and reclaim your backyard.
Greenprint courtesy of NCNLA member, Fairview Garden Center.
Tools
Hand Trowel
Large Pot
Plant
Pot
Potting Soil
Soil conditioner
Starter fertilizer
Tip
These plants will help deter mosquitoes but will not make your outdoor space mosquito free. Make sure to eliminate any sources of standing water in your landscape.
1
Select an appropriate pot.
2
Purchase a high-quality potting soil.
3
Select mosquito deterrent plants.
Tip
List of Recommended Plants
- Scented Geranium
- Lemon Grass
- Lavender
- Artemesia
- Basil
- Marigolds
- Catmint
- Rosemary
- Ageratum
- Mint
4
Fill container with soil.
5
Plant selected plants in soil.
6
Add fertilizer.
7
Water thoroughly.
Tip
For flower bed:
- Select mosquito deterrent plants (see tip above for details)
- Amend flower bed with soil conditioner
- Plant your selections
- Add fertilizer (plant-tone)
- Water thoroughly