A woman planting herbs in a garden - O2o Creative/Getty Images Beloved by felines and surprisingly useful to humans, catnip (Nepeta cataria) is a fast-growing herb that is easy to propagate from ...

Using chemicals and inhumane deterrents isn't the only way to ward off pests. Certain plants, especially those with strong ...

Master Gardener Laura Simpson explains why these plants, members of the mint family, are so irresistible to pets and why one of them is an attractive lawn cover.

Related: How to Choose the Right Size Pot for Your Plants Planting Outdoors Catnip needs space to grow, and can vigorously spread if it's not properly maintained—again, it's best grown in ...

Growing Catnip With Your Beets Catnip may not be the first herb you think of when planting your garden, especially if you're trying to keep the neighborhood cats away. However, this plant has many ...

First, take a trip to your local pet or garden store. You can either buy catnip seeds or buy baby plants. Buying a plant makes life easier because it is already strong.

Q: I have always bought catnip toys for my cats because they love it, but I just read that I could grow my own catnip outside in my garden. I have also found a couple of plants outdoors that smell … ...

The plants can grow several feet tall, but you can begin harvesting leaves as soon as they reach about 8 inches in height. Dry catnip leaves in an oven or dehydrator before filling cat toys with ...

Master Gardener Laura Simpson explains why these plants, members of the mint family, are so irresistible to pets and why one of them is an attractive lawn cover.

Master Gardener Laura Simpson explains why these plants, members of the mint family, are so irresistible to pets and why one of them is an attractive lawn cover.