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.

Want to add more color to your landscape this season? Start by incorporating one or more of these stunning landscaping plants ...

Arne Maynard shares his design for a softly coloured border that flowers in late May before giving way to lush foliage – and ...

Results from a new study show that RelaxPLX® a natural lemon verbena extract, could help support relaxation and sleep quality in teenagers experiencing occasional stress and restlessness ...

The plants can be placed in pots around the garden, or specifically in areas where cats target and you can buy it from B&Q in a 9cm pot for £13.99. Alternatively, Lemon thyme is a hardy plant ...

Add vanilla, lemon zest, and salt, beating until well combined, about 30 seconds. Grease 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray, then coat with almond flour.

Rinse with clean water for a fresh, lemon-scented finish. Remove pet hair from textiles: A window squeegee helps remove pet hair efficiently. You will need: Window squeegee 500 g bicarbonate of soda ...

Many species in the pelargonium family make great house plants and bloom from late spring through fall. The “lemon crispum” scented geranium has leaves that smell like lemon drops when you ...