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

Growing catnip (Nepeta cataria), a perennial plant, from seed is pretty straightforward, and it can be a huge benefit to your garden, even if you don’t have a green thumb. It’s perfect for any herb ...

Catnip, otherwise known as Nepeta cataria, is a fragrant perennial herb belonging to the mint family. Its aromatic grey-green leaves emit a subtle scent that stimulates responses in cats, and in ...

It’s like Catnip – I’m sure you’ve heard that phrase before, but where exactly does it come from? Catnip is a perennial herb that belongs to the mint family that makes cats go crazy and seem drugged.

With proper care, perennial herbs should stay productive for several to many years. A few perennial herbs are especially sensitive to heat and are really best planted in the fall (planting in spring ...

Herbs aren’t just for cooking. Many herbs and their relatives are perennial plants that perform just as well as other perennials in the landscape. Herbs are available as shrubs, short to tall massing ...

Morieka Johnson is a former writer who covered pet products, health, and training. She created Soulpup, a website about responsible pet ownership. Catnip is an herb that has an animated effect on most ...

Louisiana gardeners can successfully grow a wide variety of culinary herbs. Now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs we love to cook with. Hardy herbs establish reliably when planted ...

I love the magazines and catalogs I get this time of year with all the beautiful photos of new plants that have been introduced. There are some wonderful new plants out there, and I am one who loves ...

Louisiana gardeners can successfully grow a wide variety of culinary herbs, and now is a great time to plant many of the hardy herbs we love to cook with. Hardy herbs establish reliably when planted ...