text: Plants can be affected in both a positive and negative manner by smoke. Smoke, produced by combustion of some material, means that there is increased carbon dioxide over a limited area. This is good for the plants and can increase their growth if there is sufficient light. … These effects are bad for plants.
  Both Russian Sage and Lemon Verbena are known for cooking, but they have distinct smells that keep mosquitoes away. … The Dusty Miller plant has nice foliage color that helps repel the mosquito, according to Gaskins. Lemongrass smells just like lemon when the foliage is brushed.
  Russian sage: Honey bees, small carpenter bees and leafcutting bees collect the nectar of this perennial garden plant. The nectar also attracts hummingbirds. Red-flowering currant: Important nectar source for early-season butterflies. Nectar also attracts hummingbirds.
  The name meadowsweet is derived from mead rather than meadow due to its historical use in brewing. … In this respect, meadowsweet can be both the cause of, and solution to, your hangover. It also smokes quite well if finely shredded and thoroughly dried…