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  2. How to Grow and Care for Mint - The Spruce

    • When to Plant
      Plant mint outdoors in the spring after the threat of frost has passed. Generally, plant mint in late February to early March in zone… See more

    Growing Mint Indoors

    Choose a 12-inch container to give the plant room to grow. Use soil with low fertilizer formulated for edible plants. Place the plant where it will get four to six hours of daily sun… See more

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    Mint Plant Care

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    Mint plants prefer part shade, though too much shade produces leggy … See more

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    Types of Mint

    The many types of minthave a range of appearances and flavors. Popular mint varieties include: 1. Mentha x piperita: Peppermintfeatures a sweet, minty flavor and grows i… See more

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    Mint vs. Lemon Balm

    Lemon balmis part of the mint family and looks like mint, but it tastes and smells different than other typical types of mints. It has a lemony scent with a twist of mint. Lemon bal… See more

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  1. 11 Types of Mint to Grow in Your Garden - The Spruce

  2. How to Grow Mint Plants: The Complete Guide - The Old Farmer's …

  3. How to Grow and Use Mint - Gardening Channel

    Apr 2, 2010 · Mint is a versatile plant that can be used in many food and drink recipes. There are many varieties of the hardy herb, which can be eaten or planted to provide an excellent ground cover.

  4. 41 Types of Mint Plants (With Pictures) - Own Yard Life

  5. How to Grow and Care for Mint Plants | Gardener’s Path

    Mar 4, 2023 · With fresh flavor and a bright, sweet scent, mint is a delightful kitchen herb and useful around the house for much more. Learn how to grow mint here.

  6. 15 of the Best Mint Varieties to Grow at Home

    April 6, 2024 by Lorna Kring. With its bright, fresh flavor and zesty fragrance, mint has long been a favorite herb loved for its versatility in the garden and in the kitchen – and there are plenty of attractive varieties to choose from.

  7. Prostanthera ‘Minty’ Native – Mint Bush | Gardening …

    A small to medium dense shrub with highly aromatic foliage continuously releasing a mint essence into the atmosphere. A lavish display of violet flowers all but hides the soft leaves throughout spring and early summer, attracting …

  8. Prostanthera - Wikipedia

    Prostanthera, commonly known as mintbush or mint bush, [2] is a genus of about 100 species of flowering plants in the mint family Lamiaceae, and all are endemic to Australia. Plants are usually shrubs, rarely trees with leaves in opposite pairs.

  9. How to Grow Mint Plants (with Tips for Starting Cuttings)

    Nov 25, 2023 · Mint plants are easy to grow and useful in the kitchen and medicine cabinet. I love using them as a ground cover and companion plants, too. We share how to grow mint, with tips for propagating, care, and harvest.