Container gardening is a trend that continues to grow. Nearly half of American households report trying some form of container gardening. Creativity, flexibility and portability are a few of the top reasons why people have fallen in love with this form of gardening. Why not make a container that not only looks great, but deters mosquitos naturally. Try this recipe and help beat the bugs AND have a great looking planter for your deck and patio.
Here's what you need:
A large container
McDonald Natural & Organic Potting Soil
McDonald Greenleaf Fertilizer
Two 6-inch marigolds
One 4-inch mint
One 4-inch rosemary
One citronella geranium
One Quart Lemon Grass
Instructions:
To get started, fill your container with McDonald Natural & Organic Potting Soil.
Sprinkle a handful of McDonald Greenleaf Fertilizer over the soil.
Loosen plant roots slightly and gently place in the fertilized soil mix.
Place the lemon grass center stage and add the smaller plants around it.
McDonald TIP: Dead head the marigolds to encourage optimal blooming all summer long.
