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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

While mosquitoes play a vital role in our local ecosystems, there's nothing wrong with encouraging them to stay several feet away from you and your favorite outdoor lounge area. That's why there's a ...

If you live somewhere with a lot of mosquitos flying around, chances are you've heard of (or at least smelled) citronella. A variety of geranium, citronella (Cymbopogon nardus), is known for its sharp ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...