Are mosquitoes ruining your outdoor gatherings? Here are some tips to keep them out of your garden. Mosquitoes need water for ...

Mosquitoes are an absolute menace outdoors. Consider planting these 14 low-stress mosquito-repellent herbs so you don't have to deal with them.

The best location to grow pumpkins will be a sunny and protected spot, in fertile and well-draining soil. When planning your ...

A cat named Bonnie snuggles next to live catnip at the Dancing Cat, a cat cafe in San Jose where cat lovers could hang out with feline friends waiting to be adopted, on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2015.

When planting your herb garden, why not throw in some catnip (Nepeta cataria) for your cat? It’s available at most local garden centers or online. Having access to a fresh crop of catnip will ...

In a 2017 study published in the journal Behavioural Processes, researchers tested the effects of catnip on sixty domestic cats. They reported that only two-thirds of adult cats are believed to ...

The damaged leaves of farmed catnip plants emitted 20 times more iridoids into the air compared with undamaged leaves, says Miyazaki. Emissions from wild silver vine plants were 10-fold greater ...

For a comprehensive list and photos of pet-safe garden plants, visit the Animal Poison Control Center at aspca.org. Be choosy about the other components of your garden, too.