🌱Mint (Mentha) thrives in full sun to partial shade. Plant in rich, well-draining and moist soil. It is a very prolific plant with resilient rhizomes that will send out runners horizontally. If allowed, mint will take over an area in the garden, so it’s best to keep mint in containers. I put the pots on gravel and pavers to prevent runners and roots from rooting to the ground. Make sure to trim it back regularly to promote healthy new growth. It’s a great addition to home gardens as it said to

Benefit of Mint Leaves

🌱Mint (Mentha) thrives in full sun to partial shade. Plant in rich, well-draining and moist soil. It is a very prolific plant with resilient rhizomes that will send out runners horizontally. If allowed, mint will take over an area in the garden, so it’s best to keep mint in containers. I put the pots on gravel and pavers to prevent runners and roots from rooting to the ground. Make sure to trim it back regularly to promote healthy new growth. It’s a great addition to home gardens as it said to

Did you know that there are over 600 varieties of mint plants? We are currently growing 14 types in containers. Do you grow mint too? Stay tuned for a fun recipe using mint leaves!💚🌱Source: The Herb Society of America...#herbgarden #herbgardening #medicinalherbs #mintplant #mentha #gardeningtips #gardenersofinstagram #kitchengarden #vegetablegardening #containergardening | Learn To Grow