11 Jan Four Edible Plants that Repel Mosquitoes

Repel Mosquitoes with Plants!

Did you know that there are certain edible plants that repel mosquitoes? Make your garden a safe haven from pesky mosquitoes by beautifying it with protective plants that are also edible! If you live somewhere warm (and the ground isn’t frozen!) don’t wait until spring to pull out that green thumb of yours and start planting. Here are a few ways you can make your outside area more attractive and mosquito free, while producing ingredients for delicious, home-cooked dishes.

Garlic

You’ll be sure to scare away any lingering vampires if you grow garlic! More realistically, you’ll also keep some bugs at bay by planting garlic along with your vegetables or herbs. While eating garlic doesn’t repel mosquitoes away from you, the health benefits of eating garlic alone make this a great addition to your garden.

Basil

A common choice for those who enjoy cooking, basil also adds an extra layer of protection against mosquitoes. As there are a multitude of basil strains, find a variety that suits your taste then plant it in your garden. Some of the top choices are cinnamon and lemon basil. Basil goes great in a variety of dishes.

Rosemary

Now that you’ve added garlic and basil to your cooking list, you may as well plant some rosemary as well! Perfect for seasoning steak, lamb and fish, rosemary is useful in many dishes—you may use it fast, so be sure to plant a lot. Rosemary not only keeps the mosquitoes away, it also attracts butterflies, adding to your garden’s eloquent atmosphere.

Peppermint

Not as savory as the above herbs, but still a great addition to some foods and beverages, peppermint will be sure to keep your garden free of bugs while providing a great aromatic effect. If you do get attacked by mosquitoes, peppermint can also be applied to bites for some pain relief.

Honorable Mention: Catnip

Although you shouldn’t eat any, catnip has proven to be an excellent deterrent to mosquitoes. If you have any cat companions at home, they’ll be sure to love you for this; however, be sure not to plant catnip directly next to any other flowers or fragile plants in your garden as they might get trampled.

Want to be Safe Outside of Your Garden?

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