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 ...

Warmer temperatures mean more time spent in your backyard with family and friends. Unfortunately, warmer temperatures also bring about unwanted guests, including ticks. These tiny parasites inhabit ...

If you're a cat lover, you know that your furry friends can go absolutely wild for a sprinkling of catnip, the green herb that can be found in many cat toys or even grown in your own garden. Once a ...

Warmer weather and mosquitoes often go hand in hand, which can make outdoor activities unpleasant at times for your family and guests. Insect repellents are among the measures recommended by the ...

Most of us have heard of catnip, and cat lovers might even gift their beloved pets with a bit of this intoxicating treat now and then, but not many of us actually grow this plant in our gardens. I ...

Can cats eat catnip? Given how much some of our feline friends love this green stuff, it's a question you may well be asking if you have a kitty companion in the family. The good news is, catnip is ...