Spring through early summer is the perfect time to plan out your potted plants, and if you're hunting for a new addition to your garden this year, consider the citronella plant. Ideal for window boxes ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Although there have been claims of citronella plants repelling mosquitos, several studies have proved otherwise. It's likely to be ...

The solution to your pest problem might involve a trip to your local plant nursery instead of the cleaning product aisle of a ...

Mosquitoes are annoying pests that can spread serious diseases. Some gardeners grow citronella plants to repel mosquitoes naturally instead of reaching for chemical sprays or bug zappers. They crush ...

In the battle of you versus blood-sucking bugs, you probably want to do everything you can to prevent painful, itchy mosquito bites this summer. That usually means protecting yourself with more ...

Did you know mosquitoes are considered to be the deadliest critter on Earth? Every year they spread a host of debilitating, and often fatal diseases, including West Nile Virus, Encephalitis, Malaria, ...

Rain has finally come to Lubbock, temperatures have abated somewhat and we can get back into the garden. Joining us in the garden will be those annoying mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are a prolific pest with ...

Geraniums are a classic summer annual in our area, but come in all shapes and sizes. Actually, the summer annuals we call geraniums are known as pelargonium. Hardy, perennial geraniums are native ...

Citronella plant is a popular scented geranium with large, wrinkled, lacy green leaves that complement its pink petals. The plant grows easily in pots and the ground—with a bushy spread of 2 feet tall ...