Nothing ruins an outdoor party faster than pesky bugs, such as flies, mosquitoes or similar. While you may consider hosing down your backyard with insecticide to get rid of the critters, there’s actually no need to resort to that. A few strategically-placed plants of a certain type will help you ward off insects, allowing you to dine or party in the outdoors in peace. Below are ten plants that not only will keep the insects away this coming spring – they’re also herbs, which will make your next cookout a whole lot tastier!
1. Petunias
Plant some petunias near your vegetable garden or in a window box. They need quite a lot of sunlight, so make sure that they’ll get it in the spot you intend to plant them in. They are great for repelling squash bugs, beetles and aphids.
2. Basil
Basil contains oil that kills mosquito eggs. Plant the herb in pots in gathering areas, as this will help ward off flies and mosquitoes.
3. Marigolds
Marigolds are often planted by farmers to keep pests away from their produce. Make sure yours get plenty of sun though – marigolds love it. They’ll help keep mosquitoes and aphids out of your backyard.
4. Lavender
While lavender is a heavenly scent for human beings, it is disgusting to flies, moths, and mosquitoes. Planting some lavender is ideal if your backyard gets plenty of sun.
5. Rosemary
The presence of rosemary in your backyard will repel mosquitoes, as well as prevent any vegetable plants you might have growing from becoming infested.
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