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Bugs hate these plants!

June 10, 2017

Bugs hate these plants!

Plants that repel insects that bug us: Lemon grass is used to make citronella oil, which has proven mosquito repelling abilities. Also try lemon-scented geraniums, lemon thyme, or lemon balm. #MiasBacktoNature

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