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Many people are familiar with the scent of citronella, as they can often catch a whiff of it coming from citronella candles and bug sprays that contain citronella oil. But before citronella makes its way into these products designed to repel pests, it starts off as a garden plant that looks great, smells great, and is super easy to grow. You don’t have to be a master gardener in order to know how to grow citronella, in fact, it is a simple plant that even a novice can enjoy.
Take a look at a few of the benefits of growing citronella below.
One of the most popular reasons that gardeners love to grow citronella is that it repels biting pests such as mosquitoes. To us, citronella smells amazing. To mosquitoes, it smells terrible. The citronella actually masks the scents that are mouthwatering to mosquitoes, sending them in a different direction. (http://npic.orst.edu/factsheets/citronellagen.html#howwork)
You can plant citronella plants in patio and deck pots where you tend to relax and socialize so that mosquitoes find another place to dine. Citronella can also be added to borders and beds around the home to help keep the yard mosquito-free.
The oil in the citronella plant can offer aromatherapy benefits including alleviation from stress and relief from tension headaches. While citronella essential oil is the most effective, just the scent of the crushed leaves can have a beneficial effect.
While some plants can be finicky, citronella is not one of them. Citronella is quite forgiving and will do well whether you have a little space or a lot. Because it can be grown in containers or in the ground, the grower has options even if space is an issue. HOWEVER, this is a warm weather plant, and will need to be brought inside before the first frost!
If you like to grow tomatoes, citronella makes a great companion plant. When planted near tomato plants, citronella can help keep destructive pests away from the foliage as well as protect you from mosquitoes while you garden.
When you use citronella plants or citronella oil to repel pests, you don’t have to worry about harming other wildlife. Pollinators such as bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds will not be harmed by it. This way, you can enjoy the benefits without having to worry about the other creatures in your yard.
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