Mosquitoes are not a welcome visitor to the backyard, and you may be looking for ways to keep them out. This easy-to-grow herb may be the solution you need.

In order to successfully grow a catnip plant, simply remove one of its square stalks by snipping with sharp scissors below a node. Then, remove the lower leaves of the plant, leaving a few at the top.

First, despite how easy they are to grow, know that these herbal plants do best in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 9. Catnip also prefers full sun and well-draining soil, but it's considered drought ...