Caring for mint indoors isn't much different than caring for one growing outdoors. An indoor plant is easier to control and ...

Dear Carol: Do you have any tips for growing mint plants? I have lost two already. Also, my basil has usually lives for 6 months and as I pinch off the leaves, it seems to grow less and gets smaller ...

Mint is a perennial herb with squared, four-sided stems with opposite leaves and small-lipped flowers. All parts of the plants are pungent. Most mint plants spread rampantly, forming a thick mat of ...

If you’re ready for a cool plant for summer, think mint. One of the most popular herbs of all time, mint is easy to grow, smells and tastes good, and comes in a range of flavors and forms. “Mint is ...

Container gardening is an excellent way to bring color, fragrance and beauty to small spaces, patios, or balconies. Whether you want a beautiful floral display or a fresh supply of herbs for your ...

Q: Can you give me some tips on growing mint? I love mint to put in ice tea and salads. A: Don’t let culinary mints loose in the garden, for they spread quickly, choke out other plants, and their ...

The first plant I bought for my York apartment was a cactus. The cactus, and a subsequent succulent, died. I was done with plants. Then, in 2012, my boyfriend's mother (and now mother-in-law) gave us ...

Chocolate mint peppermint grows in a pot, where it can be contained from taking over the garden. Lee Reich Associated Press Question: I am afraid to grow mint, much as I would like to make tea out of ...