Mosquito-Repelling Plants for Your Patio: What Actually Works (and What’s Folk Tales)
TL;DR: Most “mosquito-repelling plants” do nothing just sitting on your patio. The volatile oils that repel mosquitoes only release when leaves are crushed, rubbed on skin, or burned. Catnip, basil, lemon balm, and lemongrass contain proven repellent compounds, but you need to actively use the foliage. Citronella geraniums are marketing fiction. Pair the right plants…