Cats are adorable animals, however, when it comes to our yards, they’re known to be destructive. Not only do they dig up plants or flower beds, but will leave smelly messes behind! And if you often ...

Certain plants that emit a strong fragrance may deter cats from your yard. Examples include mint, lavender, rue, rosemary, eucalyptus, pennyroyal, and citronella. Some plants that repel cats are toxic ...

Using deterrents like predator urine spray, cayenne powder, and motion-activated sprinklers can effectively keep stray cats away. Planting strongly scented herbs such as lemon thyme and Russian sage, ...

Both catnip (Nepeta cataria) and silver vine (Actinidia polygama) produce chemicals from a group called iridoids that repel mosquitoes, flies, roaches and possibly other insects or mites. Most cats, ...

Anyone who enjoys the outdoors in Southeast Texas, especially during the warmer months, is forced to contend with one of nature’s most extreme annoyances — the mosquito. It’s amazing to me how such a ...

: I bought a plant named “Scardy Cat” coleus (Coleus canina Sumcol 01 paf). It is supposed to keep cats and dogs out of the flower bed. What can you tell me about it? How is it propagated? It does ...