I'm looking for suggestions for ornamental plants. I'm redoing a garden spot as an herb garden, and would like to discourage the mosquitos that like to swarm back there. I do not like to use a lot of chemicals, so please don't just say "spray Raid!".
2006-07-26 23:41:21 · 4 answers · asked by MamaBear 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
We have rosemary,opal basil, winter savory and oregano in our herb garden, and marigolds around the vegetable patch. Petunias hanging in baskets near the sunporch help as well. Citronella is a great idea and lemongrass contains some oils that are similar.
Here is a site for more information:
http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/CoopExt/4DMG/Pests/mosquit.htm
2006-07-27 00:44:28 · answer #1 · answered by geisha girl 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
May I offer a non-gardening answer. Put a banana peel on the windowsill of an open window and the mozzies won't come through that window. Change the peel when it gets dry, black and manky. Better than poisonous spray and along with the plants mentioned above, will make for a mosquito free garden and home.
2006-07-27 04:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by Mandy L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
citronnella, it's a relative of the geranium with frilly leaves and tiny flowers. That's the plant used in Skin So Soft by Avon, I think.
2006-07-27 00:06:54 · answer #3 · answered by tyreanpurple 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
parsley, but you are supposed to rub on your skin
clove oil in house, so maybe cloves
2006-07-27 00:00:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋