My Backyard Bug Battle!

Let me just say it, I’m tired of being a walking buffet for mosquitoes and a potential target for ticks. The backyard may look peaceful, but trust me, it’s a battlefield.

This week, I decided enough was enough. I loaded up on citronella, lavender, mint, and lemongrass—natural plants known to help deter both mosquitoes and ticks. I had this whole peaceful planting session in mind… until reality hit.

Digging through the thick, root-filled ground was a nightmare. So, I brought out the Auger – aka the big guns. It was sweaty, humid, and honestly kind of ridiculous. My daughter even had to jump in and help me wrangle the thing. (Teamwork makes the dream work, right?)

We finally got the holes dug and the plants in. And just as I started to feel hopeful… a mosquito landed on me.

Seriously?

But I’m still holding onto hope that once these plants settle in, they’ll help reclaim our backyard from the creepy crawlers. I may be covered in bites now, but I’ve got lavender on my side and a really strong Auger.

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