Mint
Growing mint successfully means providing the best possible care. That’s where we come in. The following information provides growing tips and basic care of mint plants, including pests and disease that affect them. Armed with the right knowledge, you’ll be able to handle any mint problems that arise. Continue reading to learn more about how to grow mint plants and keep them healthy and happy.
Mint
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Peppermint Planting: Growing Peppermint And How To Use Peppermint Plant
Almost everyone has heard of peppermint. Learning how to grow peppermint is easy, but before we get into growing peppermint, let's learn a little bit about the plant itself. This article will help with that.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Perilla Shiso Care - How To Grow Perilla Shiso Mint
What is a shiso herb? Shiso, otherwise known as perilla, beefsteak plant, Chinese basil and purple mint, is a member of the Lamiaceae or mint family. Read this article to get tips for growing perilla mint plants.
By Amy Grant
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Spearmint Care: Learn How To Grow Spearmint Herbs
One of the most favored of the mint plants is spearmint. This highly aromatic plant is valued for its culinary, medicinal and cosmetic use. Read here for information on the care of spearmint in the garden.
By Susan Patterson
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Lesser Calamint Plants: Growing Calamint Herbs In The Garden
Calamint is a native herb to the UK. You may wonder, "Can I grow calamint?" The plant is hardy in United States Department of Agriculture zones 5 to 9 and is an easy to grow and care for herb. Read more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Growing Ginger Mint: Care Of Ginger Mint Plants
There are over a thousand different varieties of mint. Ginger mint is a cross between corn mint and spearmint. Often called slender mint or scotch mint, learn more about growing ginger mint plants in this article.
By Susan Patterson
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Care Of Red Raripila Mint: Learn How To Use Red Raripila Mints
A member of the family Lamiaceae, red raripila mint plants are hybrid plants composed of corn mint, watermint, and spearmint. This article has additional red raripila mint information and growing tips.
By Amy Grant
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Mentha Aquatica - Information About Growing Watermint
Watermint plants are aquatic. Mentha aquatica, as it is known to botanical students, is abundant in its native range and hardy in USDA zones 8 to 11. Find out how to use watermint plants in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Mint Plant Worms: How To Treat Green Worms On Mint Plants
Mint is a rapidly growing herb that is nearly indestructible. On occasion, critters decide they like mint as much as you do, often worms. What can be done about worms eating a mint plant and what might these worms be? Learn more in this article.
By Amy Grant
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Trimming Mint Plants: How And When to Prune Mint
Pruning mint is a pleasant task, as the plants release minty fragrance with each cut. Pruning can also keep them in check. Learn more here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Growing Chocolate Mint: How To Grow And Harvest Chocolate Mint
Leaves of chocolate mint plants add versatility to drinks, desserts and garnishes. Growing chocolate mint, both indoors and outside, is an easy way to have a fresh supply on hand. Click here to learn more.
By Becca Badgett
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Invasive Mint - How To Kill Mint Plants
Controlling mint is vital; otherwise, you may be left scratching your head and wondering how to kill mint plants. Read this article to learn how to control mint plants in the garden before it gets out of hand.
By Nikki Tilley
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Apple Mint Uses: Information And Tips For Growing Apple Mint Plants
Apple mint is a lovely aromatic plant that can rapidly become obnoxious if not contained. Learn how to grow an apple mint herb plant in this article so you can enjoy this interesting addition in your garden.
By Susan Patterson
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Field Mint Information: Learn About Wild Field Mint Growing Conditions
Garden mint is one thing, but field mint growing wild emits such a pungent fragrance it can't be mistaken. Try growing some wild field mint in the garden, preferably in a controlled space!
By Anne Baley
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Growing Mint From Seed: Learn How To Plant Mint Seeds
Growing mint from seed is easy and the little plants really take off once installed in a garden bed. Here are a few tips on starting mint seeds so you can enjoy these fragrant herbs in your landscape. Click this article for more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Care Of Lavender Mint Plants: How To Use Lavender Mint Herb
Mints are aromatic garden plants that have so many culinary and medicinal uses; everyone loves them. There are as many flavors of mint as there is ice cream. Lavender mint is just one of many. Learn about this mint here.
By Susan Patterson
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Orange Mint Care: Tips On Growing Orange Mint Herbs
On top of being useful in the kitchen, the fragrance of orange mint makes it a great choice for garden borders where its tendrils can be easily bruised by foot traffic, releasing its scent into the air. Learn more about growing orange mint in this article.
By Liz Baessler