How to grow Catnip Herb. Growing Catnip plants in your home herb garden. Your cats will love them! Grow better with The Gardener's Network.
Like catnip, catmint will attract the neighborhood cats. Compounds in the plant act as a mild hallucinogen or sedative for kitties. Even if you don’t own a cat, you might notice flattened areas in the plant where cats have rolled around. To discourage this cavorting, spread a sheet of bi...
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Find out how to grow catmint, a close cousin of catnip that produces hundreds of pollinator-attracting flowers in summer. By Lynn McAlpine Lynn McAlpine Lynn McAlpine is a lifelong gardener and long-time editor of gardening and home articles. Her work encompasses both print publications and onl...
How to Grow Catnip Do you want to grow your own? It's easy! You can get it from a gardening store. Or, there are even pre-seeded pots you can get. You can grow it on a windowsill just like any herb. Just try to keep the cat from devouring it all at once!
Catnip Nepeta cataria Zones: 3-7 Height/Spread: 2 to 3 feet tall and wide This true catnip is easily grown full sun to part shade, in average, well-drained soils. Catnip is extremely drought tolerant, but prefers some afternoon shade in hotter, southern climates. White with purple spotted...
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Cat grass is a natural way to add essential nutrients to your pet’s diet, and it can benefit both outdoor and indoor cats. This type of pet grass is often confused withcatnip, another popular plant among cat owners. Catnip belongs to the mint family and, unlike cat grass, can produce...
Choose a box or container that is wide and shallow, allowing sufficient space for the grass and catnip to grow. Pick a stable planter that won’t topple over when your kitty starts tugging on their grass and nip. Also, ensure the container has drainage holes or create them if needed. #...
Catnip is easy to grow yourself and relatively inexpensive to buy dried in bulk. Vitacost usually has the best deal on bulk catnip and other loose herbs, especially if you get them during one of their frequent sales. I always stock up on herbs, pantry staples, and body care when they hav...