10 Plants That Repel Mosquitoes

Looking for a natural way to keep the mosquitoes away?  Try some of these plants in your garden:
Marigold – great for borders.
Citronella  - perennial clumping grass.
Catnip – cats love it so skip this one if you don’t want to attract them.
Lavender – calm soothing scent.
Basil – delicious fresh herb.
Lemon Balm – easy to grow and hardy.
Peppermint – also works as an itch relief remedy.
Garlic – may also repel vampires.
Rosemary – attracts butterflies.
Geranium – works great in a hanging container.

2015 Gardening Events - February

Orchid Show
February 28 – April 19
New York Botanic Gardens
New York, New York
718-817-8700
www.nybg.org

Philadelphia Flower Show
February 28 – March 8
Pennsylvania Convention Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
215-988-8800
www.theflowershow.com

Seed Swap
February 22
Chicago Botanic Garden
Glencoe, Illinois
847-835-5440
www.chicagobotanic.org

Propagate Workshop
February 26
Garvan Woodland Gardens
Hot Springs, Arkansas
501-262-9300
www.garvangardens.org

Northwest Flower & Garden Show
February 11-15
Washington State Convention Center
Seattle, Washington
253-238-3807
www.gardenshow.com