Encouraging nature into our gardens by growing insect-friendly flowers and following planet-friendly gardening practices is very on trend. But let’s be honest, nobody wants wasps or mosquitoes buzzing ...

“About a month ago I read that lemon grass is a great deterrent for mosquitoes. Well, I have checked every big box store, called all the local nurseries and have not been able to find any. I would ...

A row of citronella grass growing in the garden - Ian Al Amin/Getty Images Warmer months offer the perfect time to get outdoors and spend relaxing evenings on the porch or playing in the backyard.

There are two types of citronella plants, and their scientific names are Pelargonium citrosum and Cymbopogon nardus. Only Cymbopogon nardus repels mosquitoes. Citronella plants do not emit enough ...

Geo-distribution: Originating in southern Asia, citronella is a fragrant grass that has adapted to most tropical countries around the world. It grows well in the coastal and mid-range elevations of ...

Plenty of plants have a pleasant fragrance, and lemon grass (Cymbopogon citratus) is no exception. As evident by its name, this plant has a lovely lemony scent that is amplified when the leaves are ...

Kampala — FARMERS in Tororo have embarked on cultivation of citronella perfumed grass (cymbopogon nardus), which they are looking at as a long-lasting solution to fight rampant poverty. The new ...

Find out if citronella repels mosquitoes before they come back.

LALLO, Cagayan: In an effort to combat the rising number of dengue cases, the Rural Improvement Club here has initiated the propagation and massive planting of an insect-repellent grass. The ...

In the battle of you versus blood-sucking bugs, you probably want to do everything you can to prevent painful, itchy mosquito bites this summer. That usually means protecting yourself with more ...