Spring through early summer is the perfect time to plan out your potted plants, and if you're hunting for a new addition to your garden this year, consider the citronella plant. Ideal for window boxes ...

There's nothing like spending a balmy evening gathered with friends in your backyard, but there's one small but mighty pest that has the power to ruin it all - the mosquito. With the dreaded gnat bite ...

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 ...

JAMES ISLAND — Grace Hyams walks past a table spilling over with greenery at her family's nursery on Folly Road. She plucks a citronella plant from its midst. "These are good if you have a mosquito ...

Several common herbs have been shown to have mosquito-repelling properties thanks to their fragrant essential oils. However, simply planting these herbs in your garden won't be effective—the oils must ...

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 ...