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Old 06-11-2011, 11:06 AM   #1
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I have heard that if you plant marigold around your deck, it will deter mosquitoes to a certain extent. Are there other plants I can plant to help keep mosquitoes away from us when we are on the deck?
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Old 06-12-2011, 08:12 PM   #2
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Citronella Grass
Catnip
Rosemary
Marigolds
Peppermint
Lemon balm
Garlic
Lavendar
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Old 06-14-2011, 10:59 AM   #3
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My family should be fine then. We have marigolds planted all over the place. We love marigolds and have some that self seed every year with a mulch cover.
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Thanks Jason! That's a good list and I'm going to the greenhouse to pick up some of the plants on the list. I have a few spots around the patio I can plant more things so off I go!
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Old 06-15-2011, 01:44 PM   #5
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Good idea! I love marigolds and lemon balm. The rest sound lovely too. I may have to make a trip to the greenhouse this evening. Maybe some lavender, marigolds and mints. Sounds like heaven for a nose. LOL
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