I am always super annoyed with weeds. They. Just. Keep. Growing!
No matter what you do and how many times you yank them out of the ground, they always seem to come back. I decided to look for other solutions besides pulling them… and that’s when I found catmint.
This little herb grows super fast and covers up the ground, not letting any weed come through!
It’s pretty and super easy to grow. It grows back each spring, spreading out to block weeds while filling your garden with a soft, minty aroma. Plus, bees love it, so it helps with pollination!
If you are interested in learning more about growing catmint for weed control, keep reading as I am about to share some of catmint’s features and how to actually keep it thriving.
Catmint Brings Lively Colors, Less Weeds, And Plenty Of Pollinators
Let me introduce you to Walker’s Low catmint – the prettiest weed control you’ll ever find!
It’s a member of the mint family but without the usual takeover behavior. Unlike regular mint, which spreads like it’s on a mission, Walker’s Low has a neat, rounded shape and stays right where you plant it.
This catmint can grow up to 2 feet tall and spread out about 1.5 to 3 feet wide, growing best in zones 4 to 8.
It doesn’t love super-humid areas, but if your garden’s not too muggy, it’ll be perfectly happy. And since it’s a sterile hybrid, it won’t reseed itself all over the place – you get a clean, beautiful garden without surprise plants popping up.
Looks-wise, Walker’s Low has lovely silvery leaves and lavender-blue flowers from early summer through fall. And whenever you brush past it or touch its leaves, you’ll catch a fresh, minty scent (just like a mini aromatherapy session, but right in your yard!).
What’s also great is that pollinators absolutely love it – bees, butterflies, and even hummingbirds will constantly visit your garden.
With Walker’s Low catmint, you’ll have a garden that’s low on weeds, high on color, and packed with pollinator friends!
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It Will Even Get Rid Of Annoying Pests In Your Garden
One of the best perks of growing Walker’s Low catmint is that it practically keeps your garden pest-free!
This plant doesn’t attract much interest from rabbits or deer, and its strong, minty aroma keeps common garden pests (like aphids) away.
The scent acts as a natural bug repellent that can even help protect nearby plants (especially citrus trees).
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Just Make Sure Your Catmint Has A Lot Of Sunlight
Walker’s Low catmint is one of those plants that pretty much takes care of itself. If you’re looking for something easy to grow, this one’s a dream!
Just give it a sunny spot (though it can handle a bit of shade) and it’ll be happy. This plant isn’t picky about soil either. It thrives in anything from sandy to clay soil and can even manage in rocky spots.
While it does best with well-draining soil, once it’s established, it’s also drought-tolerant. So, after it’s settled in, you won’t need to water it much.
Low maintenance, resilient, and beautiful – what more could you ask for?
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Keep Catmint Blooming All Season Long By Giving It A Little Trim
If you want Walker’s Low catmint to keep blooming all the way from summer through fall, give it a little trim after the first round of flowers fades.
Cutting it back by about a third to a half will help keep it in shape and induce new blooms.
For even more weed-fighting coverage, you can easily grow more catmint by taking softwood cuttings in summer or dividing the plant in spring.
This way, you’ll have even more of this beautiful, aromatic, weed-suppressing herb in your garden!
If you like the idea of growing plants for weed control, here are some more ideas: 7 Fantastic Plants That Prevent Weeds