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.

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Lemon Balm

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Lemon balm does it all, from promoting sleep and digestion to warding off insects. The leaves have a rich lemon scent and contain compounds that repel mosquitoes.

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