Introduction

With the weather warming up, you may be spending more time outdoors in your backyard. But mosquitoes can ruin a good time pretty quickly. And they breed in standing water, so they’re usually worse around your home than further away from it. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to keep the nuisance bugs at bay without using harmful chemicals that can be toxic to people and pets. With these tips for controlling mosquitoes in your yard, you’ll be able to enjoy spending time outside without worrying about getting bitten by one of these annoying insects.

Keep Your Yard Clean

The next step to getting your backyard back in shape is to keep it clean. It’s easy to have a dirty yard with all the leaves, sticks, grass clippings, weeds and rocks that get blown into your yard when it rains. The best way to keep your yard clean is by using a leaf blower or lawn mower on a regular basis. However, if you don’t want to buy these expensive tools or use them often then there are other options available at home depot stores like Yardmaster which sells products designed specifically for cleaning up after large storms such as hurricanes or tropical systems where large amounts of debris will occur on lawns across America!

Get Rid of Standing Water

It’s easy to overlook standing water as a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes. Standing water doesn’t have to be large, or even visible. Mosquitoes can lay their eggs in as little as a teaspoon of water. Because those eggs can remain dormant for months or years, it’s important to be vigilant about keeping all sources of standing water dry and out of your yard.

Avoid Overwatering Your Plants

Overwatering is a big issue for many gardeners. They can’t seem to get the right amount of water into their plants, and end up causing more harm than good. So how do you know if you’re overwatering your plants? It’s actually pretty simple: if there is excess water or standing water in the soil, then your plant has been overwatered (assuming it doesn’t need watering).

Here are some steps to control over watering:

• Make sure that when you are watering that you wet all of the surrounding soil. If only part of the soil gets wet and there’s still dry spots around it could lead to root rot or other problems with your plant’s health.
• Check on your plants regularly during times of drought conditions because sometimes just one day without rain can cause stress on these plants which will make them look like they need more water than usual – even though they may not need any at all! So check back often!

Cut Back On Fertilizer Use

First of all, let’s get something straight. Fertilizer is not an absolute must for all plants. Some plants require a lot more nutrients than others and will benefit from the extra help that fertilizer provides. But other plants have been known to get along just fine without it—or at least with much less fertilizer than was originally thought necessary for their health.

As for why you might want to cut back on your use of fertilizer: it can be expensive and harmful to the environment (and therefore potentially harmful to your pets). What’s more, if you’re using too much fertilizer, it could also lead to overgrowth in your yard that makes outdoor living harder on everyone involved!

Plant Mosquito-Repelling Plants

• Citronella Grass
• Lemon Balm
• Lavender
• Rosemary
• Peppermint (peppermint is especially effective at deterring mosquitoes, but it can also attract bees—so plant in a location where you’re okay with bee activity.)

Plant Citronella Grass Or Lemon Balm

Citronella grass is a perennial plant that’s often used as a natural mosquito repellent. It can be planted in the ground or in pots, and needs plenty of sun to thrive. The citronella grass needs moist soil, so it’s best to water it regularly once it’s been established (about once a week).

Citronella grass can be planted during the spring or summer months. Once the seeds have germinated, you’ll want to keep them moist until they’ve fully grown into mature plants; this usually takes about 3-4 weeks for most varieties of citronella grass. Once your citronella plants are well established and ready for harvest, feel free to pick them whenever you need them!

Use Natural Oils To Make A DIY Repellent

There are several different oils you can use for this DIY repellent, including coconut oil and olive oil. If you want to be all natural, opt for the coconut, but if you want something that is easier to apply (and smells nicer) then go with the olive. Mix your chosen oil with a carrier oil like almond or avocado to make it easier to spread across your skin or clothes. Then add in a few drops of essential oils (lemon grass is great for getting rid of mosquitoes).

Mix up this solution by combining ¼ cup of each ingredient together in a bowl and stirring until they are thoroughly combined as one viscous substance. Apply as needed!

Try Natural Methods For Controlling Mosquitoes In Your Yard

Mosquito repellents are not just for humans. There are a number of natural methods you can use to control mosquitoes in your yard and garden as well. Try:

• Citronella grass – Citronella grass is easy to grow in many climates, but it has the added benefit of naturally repelling mosquitos! The oils emit an aroma that mosquitoes don’t like, so they stay clear of your yard. You can plant citronella in your flowerbeds or on the borders of your lawn; if you have larger areas to cover, try placing pots filled with citronella plants around the perimeter of your yard.
• Lemon balm – Lemon balm also emits a strong fragrance that repels mosquitos! Planting lemon balm flowers will help keep them away from your patio area, or you can mix some leaves into an infused oil spray to use all over the house (or even outside on sunny days). If possible, try growing lemon balm inside near windows where there aren’t any screens—this helps deter them from coming near humans indoors as well!

By following these simple tips you can restore your backyard to its pristine state.

By following these simple tips, you can restore your backyard to its pristine state. The main takeaway is that you can control mosquitoes in your backyard by using these tips.

Conclusion

You can try any of these tips as part of your mosquito control efforts. As you work to eradicate mosquitoes from your yard, remember that it’s important to have fun and enjoy the time outdoors with family and friends. While controlling mosquitoes is essential for your health and happiness, it shouldn’t take away the joy you get when spending time outside.