Most people don’t know it, but Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus), is a natural and effective mosquito repellent.
You can either plant it in the ground or leave it in the pot you bought it in. The plant itself, will grow to about 15 inches around at the base, very thick, and about 2 feet tall in height.
Some people consider the citronella that it natural produces to be better and more effective than that current candles they sell on the market. If you want to use the lemon grass as a repellent, by wearing it on your skin, you’ll want to cut one of the stocks, peel back the leaves until you expose the core, and gently squeeze and rub the oils that are secreted on your body. Make sure you cover all exposed skin with the oil.
If you simply want to repel mosquitoes and other insects from your garden or around a patio, you can simply place the lemon grass plants around the outside perimeter.
