Mint plant not doing so well? Check for pests! originally appeared on Dengarden. Mint itself can be a bit pest-like. Anyone who's ever grown this herb will know that it thrives in less-than-desirable ...

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 ...

Easy to grow and easy to love, mint is among the most common perennial herbs. Whether you grow peppermint, spearmint, chocolate mint, pineapple mint, or common garden mint (or one of the many other ...

Q: Can I grow pineapple mint in a pot? A: Not only can, but should, as mint is invasive and difficult to dig out once it gets established. Mint thrives in a pot as long as it gets plenty of water.

Mint is an herb in the Mentha genus, meaning in most cases, it is a perennial. For those who are working on their gardening expertise, this means it's a plant whose roots are particularly adept at ...

Mint is an aromatic perennial herb grown for its leaves. The leaves are used fresh or dried to make teas, jams and desserts. Essential oil can be extracted from the leaves and used as a flavouring.

I want to plant mint, but I read that it multiplies quickly, becomes invasive and takes over. I want to take the right control measures, since I have a garden with other crops (lettuce, basil, greens) ...

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 ...

This week’s plant the Perilla frutescens is also called the “Beefsteak plant,” because of its common name due to the leaves on some plants, in various circumstances, being reddish, like meat. This ...

Mint is an aromatic perennial herb grown for its leaves. The leaves are used fresh or dried to make teas, jams and desserts. Essential oil can be extracted from the leaves and used as a flavouring.