There are only 20 original species from which plant breeders have developed over 1,000 cultivars. Scented geraniums are only a tiny portion of their work. Among the numerous scents tantalizing your ...

The citronella plant (Pelargonium citrosum) is as delightful to the nose as it is to the eyes. It’s a member of the scented geranium family ... as a natural mosquito-repellant!

Mosquitos can turn a relaxing yard into an itchy nightmare. Did you know certain natural elements deter these pests?

Soil type: Well-drained/light, Clay/heavy, Chalky/alkaline, Dry, Moist ...

Lemon oil, being a plant-derived and renewable resource, aligns with these consumer values. Companies are responding by highlighting the sustainability of their sourcing and production practices ...

Studies suggest citronella helps repel mosquitoes ... that won’t harm your plants, try diluting a few drops of thyme essential oil, garlic oil, or oil of lemon eucalyptus with distilled water.

When its mid-November and your geraniums are still electrifying ... Some of my favorites are foliage plants like ColorBlaze coleus, Lemon Coral sedum, and Goldilocks lysimachia.

Beets grow with ease when planted now ... And then we come to scented geraniums (Pelargonium spp.), of which there are probably a hundred different kinds or more. Their flowers in pale pink or white ...

Learn more› By Dorie Chevlen and Sarah Witman Burning a scented candle is an effortless ... Candle is beautiful and eclectic—with notes of geranium, tobacco flower, tonka bean, spices, and ...

Lemongrass oil and geranium are both effective ... most effective substances for repelling mosquitoes. This isn’t a natural scent as it’s a man-made chemical, but it’s often the standard against which ...