### 🌿 10. **Bee Balm (Monarda)**
Bee balm’s **minty-citrus aroma** helps repel mosquitoes while attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees — a win for both beauty and biodiversity.
> **Grow Tip**: Needs full sun and well-drained soil. Prune regularly to encourage blooms.
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## 🪴 How to Maximize Their Effectiveness
* **Crush leaves occasionally** to release essential oils into the air.
* **Group multiple varieties** near seating areas and entrances.
* **Use pots** to move plants where you need protection most.
* **Combine with citronella candles or essential oils** for extra defense.
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## Final Buzz 🐝
You don’t need chemicals to keep mosquitoes away — just a well-planned garden full of fragrant, functional plants. With the right mix, you’ll enjoy long summer evenings outdoors without constantly swatting at your ankles.
Plant beauty. Repel bugs. Smell amazing. That’s a summer win all around. 🌼
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