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Mosquito season can be irritating when simply trying to enjoy your backyard or garden. Mosquito-repellent plants and trees from TN Nursery can help keep these annoying, biting insects at bay. Certain plants and trees give off unpleasant odors to the pests and can drive them away without using chemicals or bug spray.

Are you annoyed by the buzzing of mosquitoes in your ear? Well, you’re not alone. Mosquito season is here; no matter how much you try, you will have itchy bites and irritating bumps. While you can maintain fly screens on windows and doors to keep them outside the house, they will still find their way into your home. Having them lurking in your garden harms your health as they carry infections that can seriously damage your health.

Keep Pest Away With Mosquito Repellent Plants

During the mosquito season, many people prefer to put on mosquito repellent, but it can cause irritation and allergies to some people. So, what is the best way to naturally keep these irritating and infectious flies at bay? There are many answers to that; however, planting mosquito-repellent fragrance plants is the best way to keep mosquitoes and allergies away from you.

Featured Mosquito Repellent Plants

At TN Nursery, we stock an entire collection of fragrance plants that do an excellent job of repelling mosquitoes. These mosquito-repellent fragrance plants not only enhance the beauty of your outdoor spaces but also leave a delicate aroma in the air that keeps these flies away.

There are different options for flowering plants, shrubs, or even moss. Some moss, including Fern Moss, Tree Moss, and Cushion Moss, may help repel mosquitoes. The moss usually covers the grounds, still water, and freshwater bodies. This helps stop mosquitos from laying eggs and building larvae, which can significantly reduce their breeding population.

Arrowwood Viburnum Is A Amazing Mosquito Repellent Plant

You can also choose from an array of shrubs, such as Viburnum Dentatum and Arrowwood Viburnum, that will allow you to line boundaries and fill spaces to keep mosquitoes away. Lastly, you can buy Cedar Tree, Sweet Bay Magnolia, or any other tree from our fragrant plants for sale collection.

TN Nurserie's Top Selling Plant to Repel Mosquitoes

1. Fern Moss
2. Tree Moss
3. Pin Cushion Moss

Planting Bare- Root Native Fern Plants

To plant bare root fern rhizomes, start by choosing a shady spot with rich, moist, well-draining soil. Soak the rhizomes in lukewarm water for about an hour before planting to rehydrate them. Loosen the soil a few inches deep, creating a shallow trench or hole.

Insertion of Native Ferns In Soil

Place the rhizome horizontally with the crown (the growing tip) just at or slightly below the soil surface. Cover with soil gently, making sure not to bury it too deeply.

Irrigation After Planting

Water well after planting to help settle the soil around the roots. Keep the area consistently moist, and within a few weeks, new fronds should begin to emerge. Mulching around the base helps retain moisture and suppress weeds while the plant establishes.

Grow Tips on Bare Root Ferns

Once ferns are planted, keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy—damp like a wrung-out sponge is ideal. Ferns love humidity, so in dry weather, misting the foliage helps them thrive.

Add Mulch For Ferns

Add a layer of mulch around theplant bases, it helps hold in moisture and keeps weeds out. Avoid harsh sun—most ferns prefer shade or dappled light. Don’t rush to feed them; if the soil is rich with organic matter, that’s often enough. If needed, a light compost top-dressing in spring works well.