Catnip and catmint both belong to the genus Nepeta in the mint family. They both have square stems that are typical features of mint plants. And they each produce spikes of tiny, two-lipped flowers ...

It may not be keeping you awake at night, but knowing the difference between catmint vs catnip is helpful and could impact the appearance and enjoyment of your yard. We've asked horticultural and ...

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One of the easiest, most versatile perennials for a sunny summer garden is catmint. Wind proof, deer proof, drought tolerant, pest and disease free, durable, easy to grow and heavy flowering, colorful ...

Bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are the top three guests a healthy garden loves to serve — and of all perennials to have in the garden, Nepeta (also called catmint), is the easiest, most fulfilling ...

For those of you with cats, it's no secret that they love catnip. Whether they eat it or just roll around it, this herb is plain irresistible to our feline friends. We used to have to keep the pots of ...

As the intense heat of our Dallas summer sets in, it can take a toll on our garden plants. Many plants may be taking a summer vacation from blooming, leaving only the toughest and most heat-tolerant ...

Paul Epsom of Greystone Gardens shows us how to give an ol' American crew cut to your catmint plants around the 4th of July... why you ask? It comes back looking tighter and easier to maintain in the ...