DIY Insect Repelling Container Garden
I don’t know about you, but mosquitoes love me. I have come to terms with smelling like bug spray during the summer. But, I wanted some way to reduce the amount of bugs without having to think about it. I knew there were several varieties of plants that acted as natural insect repellents, so I created an insect repelling container garden for the front porch.
I had this large pot on hand already. I planted 4 marigolds, a large rosemary plant and a citronella geranium. This type of geranium does not flower and is very fragrant. At my nursery they were located with the herbs, not the other flowers or geraniums. The area in front I planted catnip seeds.
Just a few weeks later my planter is bursting. The catnip seeds sprouted pretty quickly and then died. I think because the other plants grew so quickly, they probably got choked out. But, I’m very happy with how it looks. And best of all I notice that I get bit much less when I’m on the front porch now.
If you’re interested in creating your own insect repelling container garden, there are many more plants that are natural insect repellents. I found the image below on Pinterest and it is what originally inspired me to try this project.
Linking up with: Ginger Snap Crafts, Creative Geekery, Design Dining and Diapers, Liz Marie Blog, The 36th Avenue, Lil’ Luna, Monday Funday, Sugar Bee Crafts
June 10, 2014 @ 9:30 am
Smart thinking! I am the weird person who repels mosquitoes, but my kids are adored by them, so perhaps I need to follow suit.
June 10, 2014 @ 5:47 pm
You’re lucky! Though I’m weird too because I can hang out outside for hours and not really get bitten much, but then walk out briefly to get the mail and wake up with 10 bites. No rhyme or reason to it!
April 22, 2017 @ 6:48 pm
You aren’t wierd your body must just have a lot of vitamin b12, it natural repels them.
June 10, 2014 @ 2:28 pm
I need to make something like this! I am a favorite snack for mosquitoes as well 🙁
June 15, 2014 @ 9:42 am
What a smart and pretty idea! Pinning!
June 15, 2014 @ 6:32 pm
Great tips! Thank you for linking up at Monday Funday!
June 15, 2014 @ 6:38 pm
I have marigolds all over the pool area – and one right where I sit ( along with basil ) – plus 2 citronella coils going and 2 citronella candles – plus I spray myself – and came in last night with 3 huge bites LMHO – they’re very determined up here in Montreal –
My husband NEVER gets a bite !!!!
Your container looks so pretty with the different plants in there 🙂
Visiting from Uncommon Design.
XOXO
June 17, 2014 @ 6:55 am
That is such a smart idea!! I would’ve never thought about using plants to naturally shoo bugs away. They are so pretty too, you would never know that the pot isn’t just for looks. I would love it if you linked this up to my Motivate Me Monday linky party.
June 18, 2014 @ 10:46 pm
What great tips, Andrea! I’m a mosquito magnet, too…looks like I need to plant me a pot like this! 😉
June 21, 2014 @ 9:14 am
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, and a great day to Say G’day!
Blessings,
Shari
June 23, 2014 @ 9:33 pm
This is so smart, and it looks great! I spend so much time on my deck, and I hate sticky bug spray.
April 25, 2015 @ 2:13 pm
I would like to know if anyone has done tests with these. I know for a fact rosemary does NOT repel Mosquitos. Everytime I water my rosemary a swarm of Mosquitos come out of it.
April 1, 2016 @ 2:47 am
How large does lemon grass grow and does it return every year…Does it require a lot of sunshine..
I read somewhere that it grow so high it can be used as a privacy fence…I noticed they were planted in very large pots
I really have none that size around here
.can thet not be planted directly into the ground….if so how far apart should they be planted from one another ? Thank you
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