Its Summer. Finally the time of year is here to enjoy the outdoors, yet its often difficult to do with mosquitos and bugs being so pesky!

Nothing beats having to bring family & friends indoors when the plan was to spend a nice, quiet evening grilling & relaxing. Sound familiar?

So whats the great solution? Plants + Flowers youve gotta keep reading this is good!

Mosquito Repelling Potagerie

Typical to keep my body free of bugs and mosquitos when outdoors either gardening, entertaining, or simply spending time with the kids, I often use an all-natural bug spray (that a good friend of mine makes & I adore). I really dislike using a strong over-the-counter spray, like Deet, because its not great for the skin. Additionally, to keep the sur rounding areas of our outdoor space bug-free, I like to light citronella and of course, try to be perfume-free. Those pesky critters like our sweet smells.

I recently learned through reading an article by One Kings Lane, that there are certain plants + flowers that actually help in repelling those annoying bugs. Maybe Im new to this, but I had no idea. How cool is that?!

Pretty Flowers that repel mosquitos is a Win-Win in my book!

Im partnering with One Kings Lane to share this awesome information, and to bring you some stylish ways to decorate your outdoor spaces with easy tips to repel mosquitos in your garden and through beautiful potted plants. One Kings Lane not only provides beautiful items to decorate your home, but also is a great resource for tips on how to decorate your home to be a space you love.

A beautiful outdoor space like this

or this which is part of my outdoor deck

is only good enough if enjoyed without being badly bitten.

Dont ya think?

These are the magical 11 plants that are easy-to-grow to repel mosquitos:

1. Citronella Grass: This plant being the most effective in repelling mosquitos does best when in large planters because is cannot withstand frost (in warmer climates, it can be planted directly into the ground in a sun-filled spot). This space filled with the lemon-scented tall grass makes a beautiful focal point flanking an outdoor entry. What a delight to have beautiful + functional plants.

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2. Rosemary: Not only does this pretty plant smell delicious, it also is a a great repellent for mosquitos. They grow best in hot, dry climates, but if pot-grown, they also can thrive in cooler areas. You can get bett er than rosemary enjoy the delicious smell, use for cooking, & keep the pests away!

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3. Geraniums: I havent had huge success with geraniums in my neck of the woods, but they are a gorgeous, cascading flowers that is ideal for many regions. And the awesome bonus is that they are another great bug repelling plant.

4. Catnip: Said to be 10x more effective than Deet, this pretty plant will allow you to ditch the bug spray & make your cats happy.

7 more mosquito repelling plants include:

> Basil

> Lavender

> Lemongrass

> Catmint

> Horsemint

> Lemon verbena

> Peppermint

So who has more gardening & planting to do this weekend? This girl raising my hand high. I just cant believe how great it is to know that beautiful flowers, plants, and herbs can help in repelling mosquitos.

If you have a few minutes & want to check out a few of my favorite outdoor spaces + some fun finds from One Kings Lane, come over and check out my Outrageous Outdoor Spaces Pinterest Page. Its filled with major inspiration! And of course, OKL didnt tell me what to write for this post. All opinions, as always, are 100% my own.

These are also 2 past posts that youll love:

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