Learn how to grow catnip at home either indoors or outdoors. This versatile perennial herbs isn't just for cats; it has so many benefits for the entire garden!

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 … ...

Precautions Finally, since catnip is known for its effects on cats, Zaber suggests protecting the plant when growing it outside.

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.