DIY: Mosquito Repellant Garden Bed

Planting a Garden is Fun but why not have a bed that actually serves more than one purpose? And did you know there are plants that attract along with deters different insects?  In Steps the Mosquito Repellant Garden Bed. Here are 3 easy steps for you to follow so you can build your very own garden that keeps the Mosquitos Away all summer long!!

Step 1: Pick out where you spend a lot of time outdoors in the spring in summer. Any size planter will work. Big or Small these plants will do their job. 

Step2: Get organic Soil and Fill planter to brim

Step 3: Pick 3 to 5 or more of your Favorite Mosquito Repelling Plants from list below to plant in your new planter or garden bed.

-Lemon Balm

-Lavender

-Marigolds

-Citronella Grass

-Catnip

-Rosemary

-Basil

-Scented Geraniums

Step 4: Go to your local Nursery and pick out your favorite plants from above, Bring them home and plant them in your prepped planter/bed.

Step 5: Enjoy the smells, look Garden Bed plus the comfort of knowing your have teamed up with nature to create a Mosquito-free space!!!

Boom Bonus: Ditch the Deet and OFF! Insect repellent spray and make your own!! – no need for spraying those harmful chemicals on yourself, your little one or into the environment . Try this instead. We are soccer coaches for our day job and this spray comes in handy when summer rolls around and we have to be on the damp dewy fields for a few hours every AM. 

Recipe for Making your own Essential oil Mosquito Spray: 

Pick 2 or 3 of these Essential oil recommendations for their bug repelling properties: 

• Citronella
• Lemongrass
• Rosemary
• Geranium
• Spearmint
• Thyme
• Clove

Directions: In a 2 ounce spray bottle add in 1 1/2 Tbsp of distilled water, 1 tsp of carrier oil, 1 tsp of vodka or witch hazel, and 15-25 drops of essential oils. Shake well before spraying on your skin. Goto this website for more info on how to DIY your own Bug Spray.

Boom Recommendation: We use Witch Hazel, Citronella and Lemon Balm and top off spray bottle with water for our DIY Bug Spray and seems to work great. We have never used a carrier oil which apparently dilutes the essential oils and helps absorb the spray into the skin easier hence the name “carrier”. We will try it this season.