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Sunnye
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I want to plant bushes in my yard to repel mosquitos. I've heard there is such a thing but don't know the name of it or where it is. Does anyone here know of anything like that?

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Sunnye
"People who say it can't be done should get out of the way of those who are doing it."
Plants: 1 | From: Kansas | Registered: Apr 2005  |  Seeded: 65.27.15.223
weezie13
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Hello Sunnye [wayey]
Welcome to The Garden Helper's Forum!!!!!
We are very glad you found us!!!

The only one I've ever heard of is..........
Misquito Plant
The one I posted has two kinds of plants,
a Lemon Grass that will do the same thing too!!!!

Weezie

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Weezie

Don't forget to be kind to strangers. For some who have
done this have entertained angels without realizing it.
- Bible - Hebrews 13:2

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Plants: 29299 | From: N.Y. | Registered: Apr 2003  |  Seeded: 24.51.35.1
tamara
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I've heard that Citrosa geranium, marigolds, crysanthemums, catnip and lemon grass are supposed to work. I've also heard that Thai lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) was supposed to be the best. Haven't tried any of it yet. I haven't been able to find lemon grass anywhere.

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Tamara's Photos
Thinking Spring, Thinking Spring...Nope, doesn't work.lol
Plants: 3763 | From: NB Canada | Registered: Jun 2003  |  Seeded: 198.164.219.190
mike57
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HI [wayey] all heres a few links i found hope this helps.
http://www.knowledge-finder.com/society/home-garden/gardening/mosquitoes-plants-garden.html

http://www.ipm.iastate.edu/ipm/hortnews/1993/5-26-1993/plant.html

http://chemistry.about.com/cs/howthingswork/a/aa050503a.htm
your friend in gardening.mike57 [wayey] [flower] [flower]

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Plants: 722 | From: alabama | Registered: Nov 2004  |  Seeded: 216.170.146.84
tkhooper
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Here is a link to a place that sells the Thai Lemon Grass you were talking about.

Thai Lemon Grass

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Plants: 8557 | From: triangle, virginia | Registered: Mar 2005  |  Seeded: 4.249.72.253
   

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