Citronella
Jul 11
Citronella essential oil is one of the most recognizable botanical fragrances of summer. Its bright, lemony, grassy aroma is strongly associated with patios, outdoor candles, insect-repellent sprays, and warm evenings spent outside. But citronella is more interesting than the familiar candle burning beside a picnic table. The essential oil comes from aromatic grasses in the …
Jun 19
Mosquitoes can turn a peaceful evening on the patio, a garden project, or a summer hike into an uncomfortable experience surprisingly quickly. That makes the idea of a DIY essential oil mosquito repellent appealing. Citronella, lemongrass, peppermint, cedarwood, geranium, and several other aromatic plant oils have demonstrated some mosquito-repellent activity in laboratory or field research. …
