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DO-IT-YOURSELF MOSQUITO REPELLING CONTAINER

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.