Landscape Plants That Repel Summer Insects
While North Carolina summer weather provides a variety of beautiful foliage options, it also enables some pesty insects a perfect environment to thrive. These pests can be a real nuisance when trying to relax in your outdoor living area. Did you know there are plants that naturally repel many types of insects plus benefits such as beautiful flowers, critter deterrents and herbs for cooking.
Here are a few easy to grow recommendations:
Citronella
Chances are you have purchased a citronella candle in the past. But the oils used to make citronella candles originate from the plant with the same name. Citronella grass makes a great filler near decks and patios and has a wonderful scent that repels mosquitoes.
Lavender
Lavender is a known sleep agent and once planted, can be pruned, dried, and placed in sachet bags for restful nights. Lavender produces beautiful purple flowers that smell amazing and help repel flies, spiders, and other flying insects. They love full sun exposure and the summer heat.
Marigolds
Marigolds produce beautiful flowers that not only smell great but repel aphids and mosquitoes. They also are a deterrent for critters like rabbits so planting them around garden vegetables and fruits will help keep them from eating your garden.
Chrysanthemums
Chrysanthemums contain a toxic agent that not only repels bugs but will kill them. They produce beautiful flowers that are attractive additions to any part of your property and work well as border plants in beds and landscape areas.
Rosemary
Rosemary is a hardy plant that can sustain heat and sun as well as cold and snow. Rosemary lets off a wonderful aroma, deters insects of all kinds, and can be harvested for cooking herbs and decorative greenery in your home.
Do not let pesky insects keep you indoors this summer — add these plants to your landscape today!
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