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Nature’s Garden Guards

Are you tired of not being able to enjoy time in your garden because you are afraid of being bitten
by mosquitoes? Protect your skin from these pesky buggers by planting a few strategic herbs and
flowers in your garden this year. Here are a few that are sure to keep mosquitoes away.

lemon thyme
Type Perennial
Sun Full Sun to Part
Shade
Warning You
may have trouble
planting lemon thyme
using seeds as they
germinate unevenly
and slowly.

lemon balm
Type Perennial
Sun Part Sun, Sun
Warning Leaves
are delicate. Handle
with care.

Lavender

basil

Type Perennial,
Sun Light
Warning Do not
overwater to avoid
root rot.

Type Annual,
Sun Part Sun, Sun
Warning To avoid
spotting, do not pour
water over leaves.

marigolds

Type Annual
Sun Sun
Warning Bright
coloured Marigolds
attract wasps.

rosemary

Type Annual
Sun Full Sun
Warning Do not
overwater to avoid
root rot.