Mosquitoes in Your Garden? Try Planting These.
If you are a serious gardener, you spend lots of time outdoors. And, for sure, you would rather be tending your plants than swatting mosquitoes. While there are many things you can do to keep mosquitoes away, there are some plants that will beautify your yard and help repel mosquitoes. As one more way to keep mosquitoes away from you and your yard, try planting these attractive plants. HORSEMINTHorsemint has a scent similar to citronella.
Horsemint grows wild in most of the Eastern United States, from Mexico, Texas up to Minnesota to Vermont. It is partial to sandy soils and will grow in USDA Zones 5-10. Native Americans used it as a treatment for colds and flu. It has natural fungicidal and bacterial retardant properties because it's essential oils are high in thymol.ROSEMARYThis wonderful herb we use for seasoning is also a great, natural mosquito repellant. It has been used for centuries to keep pesky mosquitoes away.
Rosemary is a native of the Mediterranean, so it likes hot, dry weather and well-drained soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-10, and must be grown as a pot plant in colder climates. If you happen to live in a part of the country where rosemary does not grow, you can get a good quality rosemary essential oil; mix 4 drops with ? cup olive oil. Store in a cool, dry place. When it comes to fresh plant oils as natural mosquito repellants, there is every reason to have the plant in your yard, if they will grow in your area.
It is an inexpensive and attractive way to boost the appearance of the landscape and have natural mosquito repellants on hand as well. MARIGOLDSOrganic gardeners have used marigolds as companion plants to keep aphids away. Mosquitoes don't like its scent any better (and some humans feel the same way). Marigolds are sun-loving annuals that come in a variety of shapes and sizes for almost any landscape. They are quite easy to grow from seed.
AGERATUMThis charming little bedding plant contains coumarin, and mosquitoes detest the smell. It is used in the perfume industry and is even in some commercial mosquito repellants. Don't rub ageratum on your skin, though. It has some other less desirable elements that you don't want to keep on your skin in quantity. Ageratums are annuals, and the come in a muted blue and white that compliments most other plantings.
MOSQUITO PLANTSThere are two types of plants that are called mosquito plants. One is a member of the geranium family that was genetically engineered to incorporate the properties of citronella. Citronella only grows in tropical places, but it is a well known repellant for mosquitoes. This plant was created to bring the repellant properties of citronella into a hardier plant. It will grow where any geranium will thrive.
Many have questioned its usefulness as a mosquito repellant, but it is attractive enough to warrant planting for it's ornamental value. The other kind of mosquito plant is agastache cana.
Its common names include Texas hummingbird mint, bubblegum mint, giant hyssop, or giant hummingbird mint. As you might guess, hummingbirds are quite attracted to it. It is a New Mexico native, also found in parts of Texas.
It is, in fact, a member of the mint family and its leaves do have a pungent aroma when crushed. In its native habitat, it is perennial, and is usually hardy in USDA Zones 5a-9a. It blooms late summer to early fall, so it catches hummingbirds on their annual migration. The long, medium pink flowers reel in butterflies as well. CATNIPOne of the most powerful mosquito repellant plants is ordinary catnip.
Recent studies have shown that it is ten times more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes. It is a short lived perennial throughout most of the United States. It is easy to grow from seed, and quickly reseeds. Aside from its intoxicating effects on cats, the leaves make a very soothing tea. With all of these plants, the leaves must be crushed to release the aroma.
Otherwise mosquitoes can't smell them. And, with rosemary and catnip, you can simply crush a few leaves and rub on your skin and clothing to enhance the effect. So, next time you are revising your plantings, consider using some of these attractive plants to do more than just enhance the landscape. You can have pretty ornamentals that also drive mosquitoes away..
Scottie Johnson is a life long mosquito warrior and freelance writer dedicated to eliminating mosquitoes from her life. She is also an organic gardener. For more information about mosquito control in your home and yard, visit her website at http://www.mosquito-kill-net.com. Copyright 2004 All rights reserved. Copies of this article may be used on websites and in e-zines provided the resource biography and URL are not removed prior to reproduction. info@mosquito-kill-net.comHigh End Fashion Boutique for Pets Opens Its Doors in Red Bank, NJ
Red Bank, NJ (ContentDesk via ContentDesk Direct) August 11, 2005 -- A nice leather collar, or perhaps a bandana, was considered dressing up your dog years ago, but times have changed.
With high end pet fashions to suit any social event, a pampered pooch can now be as fashionable as its owner.Paw Palace, formerly found only online, now opens its doors in downtown Red Bank, NJ, to cater to local pet owners who can't resist spoiling their pampered pooches."Our #1 selling items are clothes; there is no doubt about that," states owner Dana Ujobagy. "Pretty much, we have an outfit for any occasion.
Many of our clientele are young to middle-aged women who don't have kids; their pooch is their child and they bring them everywhere. So in return, they are dressing and accessorizing them so that the dog is as fashionable as the owner."
Ms Ujobagy states that the boutique's designer clothing lines top the "must have" list,...
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Garden Photography
As the seasons change the colour of your garden will change with it. Most gardens are a rich source of great colours, patterns and vivid textures and can make for a perfect setting to practice all different kinds of photography - especially close-up nature photography.
Your garden can be one of the most wonderful places to take images of flowers, insects and a variety of small birds - and if you are lucky, occasionally other types of wildlife might wander into your garden.
You don't need great sunshine to go out into the garden - overcast days are always great days to get into the garden and capture the majestic colours of flowers.
Flower photography can be challenging, but when done right is most rewarding.
The key to getting good flower pictures is pretty straightforward - get in close. You don't need to buy a macro lens to achieve this, a good telephoto lens on a tripod should do.
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Do you have Eczema or Dermatitis?
Copyright 2005 Michael Brooks
Although many people believe that eczema and dermatitis are separate conditions, they are actually one and the same.
The most common form of this skin condition is atopic eczema. Depending on what study you read, there are between 18 and 34 million people that exhibit symptoms of eczema.
Atopic eczema is often genetic and can be associated with a family history of environmental sensitivities and allergic conditions like asthma or hay fever.
What are the symptoms?
One of the most common symptoms associated with eczema is extreme itchiness.
Speaking from experience, once you start scratching it is hard to stop.
You can rub your skin raw trying to get rid of the unbearable itch.
Other common symptoms include:
Rash on the legs, arms, hands and neck (most common but other areas can be involved)
General dry skin even when eczema is not active...
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Finding a Romantic Gift for Her
Let's face it. In many ways women are easy to buy for. Most of us love the traditional romantic gifts including:
- Chocolates
- Flowers
- Jewelry
- Lingerie
- Perfume
- Candles
- Soft Toys
- Clothes
Men often consider us gullible when they see us being 'taken in' by another man's soft words and candlelight dinners. The truth is, we often know when we're being played, but we can't help responding to the gesture. We'd like it to be sincere so we convince ourselves that it is. And occasionally, the manipulative male becomes a victim of his own techniques and falls for the woman he set out to victimize.But falling for romantic gestures isn't...
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Pheromones, Pheromones, Pheromones - You need Pheromones! Not Tonight Darling ? ?I?ve got a headache?, Sound familiar? Well don?t despair - Things are looking up!
(ContentDesk) March 19, 2004--The couples were given a laboratory tested concentrated human pheromone called "Excite", to mix with their favorite cologne or perfume and asked to report on any differences noticed with their sexual activity over a 12 week period.The incredible results showed that 87% of couples reported a significant increase in sexual activity and heightened pleasure, which in turn resulted in improved relationships. Of the 87%, 79% reported a minimum increase of 3 times a week from their previous love making statistics."This is not a smell one can detect, neither person is aware of it, but it is very powerful. This chemical appears to heighten a person's sexual attraction to their partner." Dr Woods explains, a psychology professor of 15 years.Pheromone99.com has just unveiled their strongest pheromone to date "Extreme", using a 99% pure human pheromone, Alpha-Androst-16-En-3-One. This product has a powerful combination of 3 human pheromones- Androstenone, Androstenol,...
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How To Clean Your House In Hurry
You're lying on the couch in your living room, in one of your husband's old t-shirts and a pair of baggie sweatpants, watching last night's taped episode of Desperate Housewives, when suddenly - the phone rings. You don't recognize the number on caller ID and you make the mistake of answering it. It's your long lost best friend from the sixth grade. She's in town and she just happens to be in your neighborhood. She'll be over in 10 minutes, and your house is a MESS.So, how do you clean up for unexpected guests in 10 minutes or less?!1.
Stay calm!2. Do a clean sweep. Grab a trash bag or laundry basket and gather up everything that is lying around that shouldn't be, and throw it into the bag. Hide the bag.3. Plump up pillows on couches and chairs in living room, fold blankets.
Give each cushion a swat for crumbs.4. Stack mail, newspapers and magazines in a nice, neat pile. Stick the pile in a corner or on a kitchen chair.5. Give the bathroom a speedy sprucing up! Wipe out...
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A whiff of Nostalgia….
Today I was given a whiff of nostalgia. No, not some bottled perfume from my youth (eg 'Evening in Paris', remember? On second thoughts perhaps you'd rather not!!), but the wonderful God-given smell of cowslips from a cottage garden. I was immediately whisked back to my childhood and to the wonderful sight of fields of yellow cowslips and of that never-to-be-forgotten smell of the untouched perfume of wild cowslips mixed with the clean country air. In retrospect, I do not know what use those flower-laden fields were to the farmers, but they certainly brought joy to us, and they would return each year along with the primroses. Alas, of course, they disappeared with the intensive farming and chemicals of the l950's, but the delightful visual memory together with the perfume came back in a flash along with the gift.
The cowslips evoked another childhood memory. How many of you got up at dawn in order to go 'mushrooming'. We only had to look for the 'fairy rings' as we called them...
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A whiff of Nostalgia….
Today I was given a whiff of nostalgia. No, not some bottled perfume from my youth (eg 'Evening in Paris', remember? On second thoughts perhaps you'd rather not!!), but the wonderful God-given smell of cowslips from a cottage garden. I was immediately whisked back to my childhood and to the wonderful sight of fields of yellow cowslips and of that never-to-be-forgotten smell of the untouched perfume of wild cowslips mixed with the clean country air. In retrospect, I do not know what use those flower-laden fields were to the farmers, but they certainly brought joy to us, and they would return each year along with the primroses. Alas, of course, they disappeared with the intensive farming and chemicals of the l950's, but the delightful visual memory together with the perfume came back in a flash along with the gift.
The cowslips evoked another childhood memory. How many of you got up at dawn in order to go 'mushrooming'. We only had to look for the 'fairy rings' as we called them...
A whiff of Nostalgia….
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Many parents share custody of their children, which presents a unique problem when it comes to potty training. It's best to discuss potty training and agree on a strategy before you start. Both parents need to be informed about potty training and have the necessary potty training aids. Potty Training Aids ? To maintain consistency throughout the potty training process, it's best if both parents either share the potty training aids or purchase the same aids. This way your child will have a potty...
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New Vibes Music Signs Up Gulan for Oncoming New Age Album Compilation
Pompano Beach, FL (ContentDesk) December 30, 2005 -- New Vibes Music announced today that has signed New Age artist Gulan for the next New Age Compilation titled Echoes of Tuvalu due next year. We are very excited to include Gulans music in our next release said David Moreno, Executive Producer & CEO of New Vibes Music. Gulan is a Latvian composer which style hovers between a crossover of new age and space music, truly unique and beautiful. His songs are very rich and delightful, very enigmatic....
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