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Cat mint is an herb that is so easy to grow, even if you don't have a green thumb it will thrive.

Plants are becoming expensive. As a result, many gardeners are setting aside space in their gardens to propagate their own stock, adding plants to their gardens for free.

Grouping of plants makes a sustainable perennial garden easier to grow. One plant community includes Baptisia, Geranium, Calamintha and Sporobolus.

Catmint was originally grown as an herb for tea and to keep flying pests out of the garden. Now, many cultivars are highly ornamental.

Plan a summer visit to the Charles E. Nail Memorial Rose Garden at Kingwood Center. This public estate in Mansfield, Ohio, offers home garden ideas for growing roses.

Plant a scented garden in any garden theme. Use hostas with fragrant flowers in a shade garden to attract hummingbirds or flowers with scented leaves butterflies love.

Catnip and catmint share a history going back 2,000 years. Today's cats enjoy it for its euphoric effect.

Some cats like to snuggle up indoors, but many short-haired breeds do enjoy the outdoors. Fresh air is good for your cat provided your pet is safe in the garden.

Catnip herb is a mystery to non-cat owners. To herbalists and others, it is a beneficial herb for cats and humans. Plants can be divided, and cuttings can be propagated.

Growing catnip in the garden can be simple. This mint is a plant for all pet lovers to grow.

A perennial garden at The Cat Clinic in Columbia, South Carolina brings cats and their owners to their senses.

These plants have a myriad of medicinal, culinary and decorative uses, several of which are detailed here.

Herb gardens in Ancient Rome would have been filled with culinary herbs. Here's what to plant in your Roman herb garden.

Catnip will not harm cats or cause addiction. As an herbal remedy for people, it has some benefits and risks.

Planting containers with children can be a fun time shared with parents as well as a learning experience.

Author of Jekka's Complete Herb Book, Jekka McVicar presented a rereleased book on cooking with flowers in 2003. Here's a dip into the coverage and currency of the book.

Every garden has a difficult hot sunny spot where most flowers fail. Plant some or all of these proven hardy perennial performers in your flower garden this summer.

Divide perennials for propagation, to renew plant vigor, or limit spreading. Tip: Many plants may be divided in the fall. Do it now and have more time next spring!

Flowers and butterflies (and caterpillars) go together. Plan your flower garden to attract butterflies and grow a magical butterfly habitat in your own back yard.

The Perennial Plant Association offers a list of dependable perennial plants for gardeners. The Geranium 'Rozanne' is the 2008 Perennial Plant of the Year winner.

Fill flower gardens with plants that deter deer from foraging. Improve deer resistance with learning how to choose flowering plants with rough foliage and strong scent.

As well as the aesthetic appeal of green roofs there are many environmental benefits to be gained by creating a living roof on garden sheds, garages and summerhouses.

Organic gardeners can encourage a peaceful coexistence between their beloved pets and their favorite hobby without chemicals or harsh methods.

A simple How-To tutorial on creating a beautiful perennial garden that is gorgeous in every season!

An animal theme garden or plant zoo is fun to design and plant. Use this plant list of animal name flowers from A to Z to start your own pet theme garden.

Water is becoming more precious, and the days of thirsty, expansive lawns are numbered. Fortunately, there are colorful alternatives to traditional turf.

Aurora Health Care's St. Luke's Medical Center is a Milwaukee hospital that opened its healing garden in June to help care for body, mind and spirit.

Gardening at altitudes above 6500' is challenging, but with a little effort and proper plant selection, the rewards can be spectacular and unique.

Hollister House Gardens (Washington, CT) demonstrate how garden designs furnished with plants matched to regional- and micro-climates allow garden landscapes to thrive.