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 ...

Mint has a reputation for being one of the most enthusiastic growers in the garden. It spreads easily, often taking over garden beds and treading into invasive territory. But that eager-growing habit ...

Mountain mint does best in well-draining soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. This plant can grow in a variety of soils, including sandy, clay, and loamy soils. Keep the soil moist ...

Essential oil can be extracted from the leaves and used as a flavouring. Mint plants possess erect, branching stems and oblong to ovate or lanceolate leaves arranged in opposing pairs on the stems.

Learn about these benefits of adding native plants to your yard at Native Plants for the Garden later this month in Lathrup Village.

If growing indoors, place the mint near a window with ample sunlight or use grow lights to provide sufficient light. Choose a pot or container that is at least 8-12 inches deep and has drainage ...

Spearmint (M. spicata) belongs to the mint or Lamiaceae plant family. Native to Europe and southern Asia, spearmint is one of the oldest species of mint and has been used as a natural medicine and ...