10 Beautiful Plants to Keep Mosquitoes Away From Home

1. Lavender Beautiful purple flowers that smell good and keep mosquitoes away.

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2. Peppermint Refreshing smell mosquitoes don't like. Bonus: natural remedy for bug bites.

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3. Chrysanthemum Contains pyrethrins to keep mosquitoes and other insects away, it loves sunlight.

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4. Citronella grass Keeps mosquitoes away naturally, perfect for patios and gardens to enjoy pest-free evenings.

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5. Geraniums Lemon-scented varieties especially good at deterring mosquitoes, with pretty blooms.

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6. Basil Not just for cooking, basil's strong smell drives mosquitoes away, great for kitchen gardens.

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7. Marigolds Contains a bug spray ingredient to repel insects while brightening spaces with color.

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8. Lemon balm Fast growing, lemon smell deters mosquitoes, attracts pollinators.

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9. Rosemary A favorite herb that smells great and repels mosquitoes too, loves sunny spots.

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10. Bee balm Attracts bees and butterflies but its smell repels mosquitoes, adds color and life to gardens.

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11. Allium Long beautiful flowers repel mosquitoes, rodents and deer.

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12. Petunias Bright blooms deter mosquitoes and some garden pests.

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13. Thyme Strong odor repels mosquitoes, versatile cooking herb.

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14. Catnip More effective than bug spray, easy to grow, keeps mosquitoes away but cats love it.

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15. Lemongrass Smells like citronella, ideal for sunny garden borders.

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