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Keep Mosquitoes Away with These Handy 6 Plants

May 2, 2022 by Sharon Hendricks Leave a Comment

How are you enjoying the spring weather? It’s only May, but chances are that you are looking forward to entertaining outside. If you want to enjoy your yard and keep mosquitoes away, then there are some plants that you can grow that will help keep those pesky bugs away. Below are 6 plants that keep mosquitoes away.

6 Plants to Keep Mosquitoes Away

  • Catmint – This is a plant in the catnip family and has scented leaves and gorgeous flowers. Plant them near your outdoor seating areas and your entry doors, and it’s going to help keep the mosquitoes away.
  • Citronella – You’ve probably seen citronella candles around during the spring and summer months, and this is what they’re made from. Although it’s a type of geranium, the oil used in candles is usually extracted from its grass.
  • Eucalyptus – Go into many of the craft stores and chances are that you are going to see this for sale since it is often used in craft projects. However, it’s more than just beautiful. It’s great for keeping mosquitoes away.  
  • Lavender – Along with being sweet-smelling and beautiful, lavender is great to keep mosquitoes away. Lavender masks the scent of humans so that it keeps the mosquitoes from finding their targets.
  • Marigolds – These lovely blossoms come in a lot of colors. They’re also easy for anyone to grow. Their scent helps keep mosquitoes away. However, they’re also going to help prevent aphids, which is another thing you don’t want in your garden.
  • Thyme, Rosemary, and Basil – Not only are these plants great to add to your recipes, but they will also help to keep mosquitoes away.

If you are looking for ways to keep mosquitoes away, then you want to add these plants to your garden. Want more help with your garden? Contact us and we’ll be glad to give you a quote.

Filed Under: insects, mosquitoes

5 Great Flowers for Pollinators

April 1, 2022 by Sharon Hendricks Leave a Comment

attracting pollinators

Now that spring is finally here, it’s a great time to start attracting pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to your garden. Ready to do that? Let’s look at some of the flowers that these helpful creatures love.

Attracting Pollinators 1 – Swamp Milkweed

This plant has a large and bright blossom, and they’re made up of little flowers in a rose-purple color. The large, bright, terminal blossoms of this showy, 2-4 ft. perennial are made up of small, rose-purple flowers.

Things to Know

  • High water usage
  • Sun or Part Shade
  • Moist or Wet Soil
  • Slightly acidic
  • Good for attracting butterflies, espeecially Monarchs

Attracting Pollinators 2 – New England Aster

These flowers come in purple pink nad white and will grow in many different sites, including forest edges, marshes and prairies. When conditions are right, they spread easily in your garden bed.

Things to Know

  • Full sun
  • Well-draining but moist
  • Acidic soil
  • Good for attracting Pearl Essence butterflies

Attracting Pollinators 3 – Buttonbush

Buttonbush has spherical blssoms made of clusters of little pale-pink, tiny tubular floewrs.

Things to Know

  • High Water Use
  • Part shade or shade
  • Moist or wet soil
  • 6.8 to 7.2 pH
  • Good for attracting bees, butterflies, some hummingbirds

Attracting Pollinators 4 – Wild Bergamot

Wild bergamot is a showy and popular perennial. It comes in clusters of white, pink or lavender flowers and they look similar to ragged pompoms.

Things to Know

  • Medium Water Use
  • Sun and part shade
  • Dry or moist soil
  • 6.8 to 7.2 pH
  • Good for attracting hummingbirds and hummingbirds

Attracting Pollinators 5 – Pussy Willows

Pussy willows are something that you are liklely familiar with. These pretty, soft plants are often used in flower arrangements, but they also are great for attracting pollinators.

Things to Know:

  • High Water Use
  • Sun
  • Moist soil
  • 6.8 to 7.2 pH
  • Good for attracting bees

These are some of the plants that you can use for attracting pollinators to your garden. Are you having trouble getting your garden started? Contact us and we’ll be glad to help you with that. Contact us today for a quote and we’ll get back to you quickly.


Filed Under: flowers, insects, Landscape Tips

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