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Repel Mosquitoes with Container Plants

Citronella Geranium (Scent Geranium, Pelargonium) leaves close-up. A plant in a pot, a photo indoors.

Mosquito bites don’t just leave you itchy and scratchy, but they also carry harmful viruses. The easy way to deal with this problem is to go hunting for mosquito repellents, but the natural way to deal with this is not just harmless but also eco-friendly. There are quite a few plants that ward off not just mosquitos but many other insects.

What Can I do to Alleviate Red Tide?

Red tide dead fish in breaking waves washing up on South Florida beach shoreline

Whether you see it, smell it or hear about it, red tide is impacting all of our lives in Southwest Florida at this moment. We are all wondering how this happened and when it will end. While red tide continues to affect Florida’s gulf coast, with no clear reason why and no end in sight, I can’t help but wonder if there is anything to do to help alleviate red tide.

Native, Drought Tolerant Plants for your Florida Landscape

Tropical landscape in backyard with Yucca Gloriosa and native vegetation

With water restrictions becoming more and more stringent, perhaps you’ve been thinking about changing your landscape accordingly. Luckily, Florida has plenty of native, drought-tolerant plants that will add beauty to your landscaping without adding to your already excessive water bill.