Are you annoyed with pesky mosquitoes owning your garden? Here is what you need to drive them away!
If you chart out the pros and cons of owning a garden, the cons list will tower with high maintenance, regular trimming, expensive hobby and a wonderland for pests. Driving them away involves shielding your windows with a net and spraying chemicals on the garden and nearby areas. Wish there was a natural way to get rid of them? How about growing plants that repel pests on their own? Excited to know what they are?
Basil-
Basil is a culinary herb with medicinal properties and has a special place in every Indian's heart. The antibacterial and mosquito-repelling qualities make it ideal to be placed in the inner rim of your garden to prevent any pest from entering your house.
What It Needs-
Basil grows best in well-drained soil. Make sure the soil is moist and has exposure to bright sun for steady growth all year round. You can either plant it directly in the ground or have it potted for easy mobility.
Lemongrass-
If you are a fan of sweet-smelling plants, this deserves a place in your garden. It is also a boon to your culinary dishes. The smell we adore repels pests and keeps them at bay. It is extracted and used for repellant creams for ages. You can also obtain the oil and spray it on your clothes if you plan to have a plantation.
What It Needs-
The best part is it is super low maintenance and grows fine in bright sunlight and mildly moist soil. You can curb the watering in winters as it is dormant during the frigid months.
Marigold-
The smell and filling flower is a must for every winter garden. It has many beautiful and culinary properties, and you have an array of petal shades to choose from. In addition, the fragrance deters pests of all kinds and keeps your garden, balcony and terrace free from bugs.
What It Needs-
A place where the sunshine resides almost the whole day is where the plant needs to sit. a moderately fertile and well-drained soil helps the plant thrive. If you live in a scorching climate and flowers don't suitably grow around you, marigold is something that won't let you down.
