Mosquito repellents can be expensive and often turn out to be completely ineffective. The time is approaching when troublesome insects will come back to life. Instead of buying more products, choose mosquito repellent plants for your balcony, windowsill and garden. The choice is large.
Mosquito repellent plants for the balcony and garden. Not only the mosquito
Why is it worth planting mosquito repellents? It is a natural, cheap and safe way to deal with annoying insects. Additionally, many of these plants, apart from repelling, also have other properties. What plants repel mosquitoes?
- mosquito,
- catnip,
- narrow-leaved lavender,
- spices: fennel, mint, basil, thyme, lemon balm, rosemary,
- marigold,
- scented geranium (geranium, angina).
You can easily plant all these plants in the garden, on the terrace or in pots and boxes on the balcony.
When to plant mosquito repellent plants? You can sow many of them already
Mosquito is usually planted after the frosts have subsided, i.e. at the turn of April and May. Catnip is also planted at a similar time. This applies to both plants grown in the garden and in pots on the balcony. You can plant lavender at the beginning of April, just like marigold. If you want to grow lavender from seeds, you can sow it in late September/October or in February, when it is still cool outside. Why? Cooling the seeds is crucial for proper lavender growth. You can place the container with soil and seeds in the refrigerator for about 10-14 days, preferably in the freezer. In turn, you can sow herbs at the end of February and place the containers on a sunny windowsill in a warm place.
It is best to propagate angina from the mother plant. It’s much easier than looking for seedlings in stores or supermarkets. After rooting, the shoot should be planted in a smaller pot. In spring, after the frosts have stopped, you can move the geranium into the garden and into the ground.
Source: Gazeta
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