Looking for a natural way to repel pests during the warmer seasons?
Here are seven plants it’s possible for you to grow that will help.
Bonus: They’re also edible.
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After an especially cold winter and rainy spring, warmer weather feels like a special and well-deserved treat.
Being able to spend time outside without a hat or a jacket?
That said, one not-so-lovable part of the warmer temps is the return of bugs, particularly mosquitos.
Most citronella products are made with the fragrant oil the plant expels.
Similar to other insect-repelling plants, the scent from the marigold flowers can help keep bugs at bay.
Nasturtiums
Nasturtiums are vining edible flowers with attractive circular leaves and colorful petals.
They thrive in areas with six to eight hours of direct sunlight.
Plus, their gorgeous flowers are totally edible and can give your salad an aesthetic upgrade.
Rosemary is easy to grow and is popular with home growers.
It can thrive in a garden, a window box or even as part of your landscape.
Plus, having a rosemary plant around makes it easy and convenient to include fresh herbs in your recipes.
Basil plants can also help attract pollinators to help your yard and garden thriveand their leavesmake a delicious pesto.
Mint
Mint is yet another fragrant herb that has pest-fighting properties.
It grows like a weed (no pun intended!)
and is a perfect plant for beginners.
The Bottom Line
Don’t let mosquitoes and other bugs ruin your time outdoors.
If you’re trying to avoid chemical-laden bug sprays, there are plenty of natural options you might try.
