Sage
Looking for a way to rid your garden and outdoor space of mosquitoes without using chemical mosquito repellents or a bug zapper? Used strategically, plants can help repel mosquitoes while adding color and texture to your outdoor spaces.
Use fresh sage as a mosquito repellent by crushing leaves and rubbing them on your skin or clothing. Or tie a bundle of sage stems (fresh or dried) and toss them into your fire pit or chiminea to create a cloud of mosquito-repelling smoke. No fire pit? Light one end of a sage bunch and let it smolder on a fire-resistant tray. Grow sage in pots, or use it to edge planting beds in full sun with well-drained soil.
Continue to learn more about our favorite mosquito-repelling plants and how to use them in your garden.