Spending time at the dacha can hardly be called pleasant if you have to try in every possible way to protect yourself from mosquitoes with the help of various sprays and lotions.
As it turns out, some plants are quite successful in this regard.
The fact is that cultivated plants create an unpleasant environment for mosquitoes, which significantly reduces their population, explains Anastasia Kovrizhnykh, an expert of the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
What is worth planting on the site
Marigold
Many summer residents have already found out that having marigolds on their plot will not only help protect against mosquitoes, but also has a negative effect on other pests.
Therefore, these unpretentious flowers are definitely worth planting in your dacha.
Lavender
Many people like the appearance and aroma of the plants, so it will not be difficult to find a worthy place for lavender. It is believed that mosquitoes will not come within a meter of the place where lavender grows.
Mint
Many people know that mint is an unpretentious plant, so they often plant it. However, it is worth knowing that mosquitoes will be repelled by mint that grows in the sunny part of the garden.
With sufficient light, mint grows more aromatic and fragrant. Melissa has a similar effect.
