7 Scented Plants to Repel Mosquitos
Everyone loves to spend more time enjoying the outdoors in the summer – unless, however, the backyard is overrun with pests. Nothing can ruin a picnic or barbecue faster than annoying insects. However, there are several plants you can add to your garden that will not only fill your outdoor space with pops of color and pleasant scents but also keep pesky mosquitoes away. Scroll through the slideshow to learn more about seven plants that repel mosquitoes naturally.
Peppermint
Mint has many uses in the kitchen, from Cucumber, Melon & Mint Sangria to Green Pea Soup With Fresh Mint and Peppermint Fudge. And while it tastes great to humans, all varieties of mint contain aromatic properties in their stems, leaves and flowers that are repulsive to insects – keeping them far away!