Widely known for its attractiveness to cats, catnip also attracts beneficial insects while repelling many pests. This makes it an excellent companion plant in the garden! When choosing companion ...

Growing Catnip With Your Beets Catnip may not be the first herb you think of when planting your garden, especially if you're trying to keep the neighborhood cats away.

Catnip also requires full sun as well as moist, well-draining soil. If you do decide to plant catnip to help repel ticks, consider placement around the perimeter of your yard as a barrier.