I Learned About Scented Geraniums

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I have one plant in my apartment, a golden pothos, and it almost takes care of itself. All I have to do is water it every Sunday, but if I forget, it continues to live. It can live anywhere in a home, in or out of the sunlight. Still, it thrives when placed by a window to get partial sun.

My Golden Pothos

As potted plants have died over the years, I’ve lost interest in having them, although I still think they’re pretty.

Today I learned of the existence of Scented Geraniums. Here’s the article. Three characteristics make them appealing: (1) They don’t require a lot of care, (2) they smell like roses, pine, chocolate, apples, or strawberries, and (3) they keep pests away!

It’s enough to make a suburban homeowner want to buy scented geraniums to grow both inside and outside their house!🪴🪴🪴

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Here in Manhattan, the city of concrete, our municipal government controls pests with pesticide sprays. I have the luxury of not needing plants for pest control. I think of Central Park, Carl Schurz Park, or Riverside Park as my backyard. Next time I go to the park, I’ll look to see if any scented geraniums have been planted by paid park gardeners or volunteers. Scented geraniums are lovely and fascinating! I want to smell them.🪴

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