Mint is a highly invasive species, and can grow up to two feet tall in a single growing season—and up to two feet wide in a year. “Most mints are extremely aggressive, spreading quickly by underground ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

Welcome to the wonderful world of mint! As an avid gardener, I've discovered that growing mint not only elevates the beauty of your garden but also brings a plethora of health benefits right to your ...

A gardener picks fresh mint leaves from a plant in the garden - encierro/Shutterstock If you dream of harvesting fresh, minty leaves from your garden to make summery beverages or brighten up a savory ...

Mint consists of a very broad family of 3,500 plants, and all of them have square stems and opposite leaves. Aside from that, each type of mint is incredibly different; you may not have known as ...

While it may be possible to start off growing these vegetables in containers, at a certain point, they’ll need more space to reach maturity and thrive. If your garden space is limited to what you can ...

Mint. It’s been used for centuries to treat maladies from gallstones to the common cold. There are more than 30 species of mint and all of them have “volatile oil menthol,” which is why mint is ...

If you love the cool, crisp, refreshing taste of mint in your lemonade or atop a summer salad, then you may be tempted to plant it in your garden. After all, this hardy perennial is easy to grow, and ...