Mint

Habek mint plants are a member of the family Labiatae that are commonly cultivated in the Middle East but can be grown here in USDA hardy zones 5-11. The following habek mint information discusses the growing and uses of this plant.

By Amy Grant

Corsican mint plants, which spread by narrow stems that take root as they grow, are well suited for filling in around stepping stones or pavers but aren't sturdy enough for heavy foot traffic. Learn more about Corsican mint in gardens here.

By Mary H. Dyer

Banana mint plants are a variety of mint with bright, fuzzy, lime-green foliage and a pronounced, very delightful aroma of banana. Like all mint plants, growing banana mint is easy. This article will help get you started with this fun, quirky plant.

By Mary H. Dyer

Most of us are familiar with popular mint types, but you're missing out if you don't try some of the more unusual mint varieties. Grapefruit mint makes an attractive addition to your herb garden. Find out more here.

By Anne Baley

For keepers of mint, rust fungus is one of just a few serious diseases to bear in mind. Read this article for information on mint rust symptoms and how to treat this disease. A little know-how can go a long way.

By Kristi Waterworth

You may know ginger mint plants by one of their many alternate names: redmint, Scotch spearmint, or golden apple mint. Whatever you choose to call them, ginger mint is handy to have around. Learn about growing ginger mint in this article.

By Mary H. Dyer

You may already have some peppermint plant uses, but there are numerous ways to use this herb. Click here to learn what to do with peppermint.

By Amy Grant

Because it is so aggressive, it seems to me that planting mint as groundcover is a match made in heaven. Mint would seem useful to not only fill in empty space but a valuable asset for soil retention. Click this article to learn about groundcover mint.

By Amy Grant

While its aggressive nature and reputation for taking over the garden is well deserved, growing mint plants can be a rewarding experience if it's kept under control. Look at how to grow mint in this article.

By Nikki Tilley

The fragrance of some mint varieties doesn’t sit well with insects. That means that you can use mint as a pest deterrent. Click here to learn more.

By Teo Spengler

Is peppermint really good for you, and if so, what benefits does peppermint have? Click here to learn more about the benefits of peppermint.

By Amy Grant

There’s no trick to harvesting mint leaves and, if you’re wondering when you can harvest mint, click the following article to learn more.

By Amy Grant

Mint is an attractive, useful herb. Unfortunately, in the garden it tends to be a bully. Luckily, growing mint in containers is an option. Learn more here.

By Mary H. Dyer

Growing mint from cuttings can be done a couple of ways – in potting soil or water. Both methods are super simple. Learn how to root mint cuttings here.

By Mary H. Dyer

Not all mint growers are aware of obnoxious pests that feeds on these plants. When your well-behaved mint plants suddenly take a bad turn, mint plant borers may be to blame. This article can help with that.

By Kristi Waterworth