Key PointsThere are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit ...

The name geranium brings several things to mind: the stalwart red blooms we see everywhere from memorial plants marking a ...

Studies do show that citronella, geranium, peppermint and other fragrant plants can indeed help deter mosquitoes, but the bottom line is that just having those scents around probably won’t stop ...

Citronella has been reported to have some ability to do this, Markowski says. Lemon eucalyptus, certain geraniums, lemongrass, mint and even catnip can deter mosquitoes to varying degrees, he adds.

Credit: Primz/Getty Images Everyone has tried citronella candles and torches to ward off flies, so why not try planting some citronella grass? A tropical perennial from Asia and Pacific coastal areas, ...

Does the scent of Odomos make you feel nostalgic? The essential oils of citronella, a type of scented geranium, are the chief ingredients in the local pest repellent. “The plant with lacy leaves grows ...

The plant blooms in the spring when exposed to full sun and watered reasonably. This is one of the lowest-maintenance plants I found. It just requires watering once per week. Petunia represents ...

If you're looking for more of a moisturizer-kind-of-product, Kate McLeod's Dusk Stone is also a natural mosquito repellent. Key Ingredients: Citronella, geranium, cedarwood, lemongrass ...

Lack of proper nutrients causes yellowing leaves in many plants, and geraniums are no exception. Unless there is another ...

There's no better way to keep summer bug bites from ruining an otherwise enjoyable outdoor affair.