Garden Owners and Cats – How Both Can Be Happy.

Cats are the darlings of many garden owners. So, the little paradise in green should not only be good for people, but also for the four-legged friends with the cuddly fur. That's why plants are settled that the beloved pet especially likes. Now, anyone who owns such a velvety paw knows that these are the quirky characters in the world of pets. What they like to eat today, they'll leave tomorrow. And what one cat likes to smell, only elicits a disdainful wrinkling of the nose from another. This must always be kept in mind when recommending plants for cats. However, statistics suggest that most cats agree on many botanical phenomena that they seem to think were made especially for them. Therefore, one can speak with a clear conscience of cat plants. If individual ones don't work for the particular diva, then others certainly will.

Indeed, catnip seems to top everything that grows on this earth and magically attracts the animals that obviously belong to it. They sniff it, roll around in it, and literally go into ecstasy. Interestingly, this doesn't only apply to house cats. Big cats like lions and tigers are also into the amazing scent. It has been discovered that this has to do with a special substance. The plant contains an enzyme that female cats leave behind in their urine. That's why it's especially the male cats that indulge in these sniffing orgies. So, if you want to put yours in a euphoric state, plant this irresistible plant in a corner of the garden. There are several varieties, some of which also appeal to the human nose. Catnip can be dried, and even in that state, it still triggers great enthusiasm among indoor tigers during the winter. The human residents don't miss out either – they can make tea from it.

Another highly effective cat plant is valerian. It has long been known as a sedative. However, only for the two-legged creatures, who, as is well known, represent the service personnel for their self-confident pets. Their reaction is anything but subdued. They find the smell very exciting. However, the effect usually only unfolds when the leaves are rubbed. The essential oil, which the roots contain and is used medicinally, also has a great attraction for cats. So, a patch of valerian in the cat bed can't hurt. By the way, the plant has pleasantly fragrant flowers, but the rest of it does not correspond to the human idea of a pleasant scent.

Next on the list of the cat perfumery is cat thyme. For humans, the plant offers pink flowers; for pets, indescribable ethereal scents that are even more potent than catnip for some individuals. Even the coolest feline lady completely loses her composure and forgets her slightly subtle refinement. To bring her into this state, this botanical feline delight needs plenty of sun.

The common couch grass also makes the four-legged friends roll around in delight. Especially the small, playful offspring love this simple plant and will do anything to successfully flatten the blades. Now, it can never hurt to provide grass for your darlings. It's not just there for their noses; they also like to eat it. Why it's on the menu of these carnivores isn't exactly known. However, it should be a part of the garden area dedicated to the cat. The spider plant can also join in, as cats enjoy nibbling on it a little.

If the cat owner is lucky, their little treasure with the soft fur will be enthusiastic about the garden honeysuckle. Because it smells very pleasant. Here, humans and animals completely agree on their taste. So, happiness is perfect!