The catnip herb has culinary uses and is also used in traditional medicine. Some cats become excited when they smell it. The herb is closely related to catmint.
The most important thing when starting your gardening project is to select the plants that will grow well where you live. Look at the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone map to identify your zone. Observe your yard to see which areas are sunny or shaded. Examine the soil to determine the moisture le...
One thing that comes along with patio sitting is the annoying red itchy spots on my arms and legs. While I am out enjoying the great outdoors aka my porch, several insects are feasting on my body. I don't want to have to submerge myself in mosquito repellent just to be able to enjoy...
Plants that repel house flies include: Blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus): Blue gum is a species of eucalyptus that repels and kills flies. Catnip (Nepeta cataria): Catnip is a weedy herb. It’s known for making cats go wild, but research shows it also repels house flies. Lemongrass (Cymbopog...
Catnip Here’s another popular option when ants are a problem on your property. If you have a pet cat, they’ll be very into this idea. Even if you don’t have a cat, you’ll likely be the hero of any friends’ cats that you decide to bestow a little gift upon. ...
Catnip Catnip can be a decorative plant thanks to its pleasant purple-coloured flowers. It can also be a backyard plant, as well as it grows very well in the wild. Catnip hasrelaxing qualitiesand can be used to make bedtime tea. Even if you don’t have time to extract and brew catnip...
Catnip If you have a furry feline friend, they’ll be delighted to have fresh catnip in the yard. In fact, the same chemical that attracts cats, nepetalactone, is what wards off mosquitoes. A member of the mint family, catnip contains an oil that some studies have shown to be more tha...
While certain plants, such as catnip, have demonstrated mosquito-repelling properties – with studies indicating that nepetalactone, the essential oil in catnip, can be more effective than DEET their effectiveness in real-world settings, like patios, may vary. ...
Catnip While some see catnip as a way to stimulate our feline friends, it is actually 10 times more effective than DEET at repelling mosquitoes. Citronella Grass Citronella is the go-to option when it comes to natural mosquito repellent, as its oil is used to make many name-brand insect re...
The stems are square and not round like most plants. Also, the leaves have jagged edges and have the unique and unmistakable mint odor when crushed. Some mints have variegated or fuzzy leaves. Some plants from the mint family are not usually considered mint, for example, catnip or horehound...