A DRAGON’S Den star has revealed the easy way to keep mosquitoes away while you relax in the garden. Businesswoman Sara ...

Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do this, Markowski says. Lemon eucalyptus, certain geraniums, lemongrass, mint and even catnip can deter mosquitoes to varying degrees, he adds.

The Home You Own What really keeps mosquitoes away? Probably not your lavender plants. A fact-based look at scented plants, essential oils and other mosquito repellents.

Like scented geraniums, marigolds are commonly planted because they have the ability to ward off troublesome pests. Scented geraniums repel cabbage worms, beetles, and mosquitoes, and marigolds drive ...

Keep mosquitoes away naturally with aromatic plants and herbs in the garden. Grow these mosquito-repellant plants and learn how to release their repelling power.

Mosquitoes can turn a pleasant evening into an itchy nightmare. Instead of relying on chemical repellents, why not harness ...

The plant most commonly sold in nurseries as the citrosa or mosquito plant is a lemon-scented geranium.

Tired of getting mosquito bites? Find out what scents are known to repel mosquitoes from your yard and keep them far away.

If you’re impressed by cleverly named plants, the mosquito plant (aka citronella geranium) may intrigue you. This shrubby, fast-growing geranium reaches two feet in full or part-day sun.

It leaches heavy metals and offers no nutrients This species of geranium contains citronella, an essential oil found in numerous plants that’s widely used in sprays and candles to deflect insects.

Get rid of mosquitoes from your home this summer with common plant that 'repels' them Mosquitoes invade homes and gardens come the summery months, and they're more than a bit of an annoyance ...