It's Summertime and that means more... bugs! Jaymi Naciri of Realtytimes.com wrote an article titled, "Plants That Do Double Duty." These helpful plants and herbs not only make your yard look pretty, but keep the bugs away!

Keeping Mosquitos Away:

  • Lavender
  • Lemon Balm
  • Basil
  • Mint
  • Catnip


Flies: 

  • Sweet Basil
  • Citronella Grass
  • Lavender 

Ants:

  • Mint

Ticks:

  • Lavender
  • Garlic
  • Pennyroyal
  • Pyrethrum
  • Sage
  • Beautyberry
  • Eucalyptus

You can view the full article here.