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Potted basil on the patio can repel pests such as flies and mosquitoes.

IN THE GARDEN: Bluebonnet seed pods, dark skies, and natural pest control

You can tell if a bluebonnet has been pollinated by looking at the flower. Where there normally was a white spot in the middle of the blue, if pollinated, it will be pinkish-red. Pollinated blooms turn to seed. Once the Read more…

May 11, 2022

Lavender repels unwanted insects while attracting important pollinators, including bees. It's the perfect plant to put in pots on your patio. Staff photo

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IN THE GARDEN: Scented plants are nature’s bug repellent

Bill and Martelle Luedecke

Bug spray is not everyone’s favorite fragrance. Scented plants in containers, however, are rather pleasing. The advantage of planting some of your garden in pots is that you can move them to the porch or backyard. Plant herbs and flowers Read more…

May 21, 2020

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