This extremely aesthetic plant doesn't just smell and look nice, it also keeps those pesky flies away, whether planted outdoors, or in pots indoors.
This medicinal plant has a strong aroma which repels mosquitoes, flies and other insect pests, and is ideally planted around foyers or outdoor seating
The flowers of this plant contain a natural insecticide known as pyrethrum, which in turn keeps flies, mosquitoes and other insect pests away.
Peppermint, also known as simply 'mint' has a strong aroma that flies really dislike, making it an ideal insect repellant in potted or crushed form.
The strong woody smell of this herb repels many insect pests such as mosquitoes, flies and wasps, to name a few.
Another member of the mint family, this commonly found garden plant contains 4 essential oils that together keep insect pests at bay.
Like the similarly named lemon balm, this fragrant and versatile plant also contains citronella oil, making it smell very unpleasant to insect pests.
In addition to being a favourite for our feline friends, this perennial plant also contains nepetalactone, which repels mosquitoes and flies.
Various different kinds of geraniums, including citronella geraniums contain essential oils and other fragrant chemicals that repel insect pests.
This commonly used culinary plant emits a fragrance from its leaves, also known as bay leaves, which insects such as flies find unpleasant.