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Old 04-11-2007, 10:47 AM posted to aus.gardens
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Default Mosquito repellant plant?

G'day

Some time ago I heard about a plant that will repel mosquitoes but at
the moment can't think of the name...can anyone help please? Also, if
you know where I might get seed/cuttings/etc that would be most
appreciated.

I've just done a makeover of the outdoor area at the back of my house
(got sick of waiting for Jamie Durie to arrive so had to do it myself)
and now I'm spending more time sitting out there and with the recent
rain am being harrassed by mossies. I burn citronella candles and oil
all day and half the night but as soon as they are extinguished the
mossies reappear. As I've just recovered from two separate bouts of
Ross River Virus, I'm paranoid about the rotten little things because
they still carry lots of other diseases that I haven't had yet, and
don't want!!!

A new vegie garden was part of the makeover so I'm keeping everything
crossed for some beaut tomatoes and other salad vegies during summer.
That's if they don't get the dreaded wilt!!

Jonno...see you're still here...how are things?

Bronwyn ;-)