Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mint is a rapidly growing perennial herb. It's an essential cocktail herb, whether muddling it into a mojito or a mint julep!

I've seen amazing growth in less than a month.

Mint is known for its aggressive spreading behavior. Gardeners who learned the mistake of planting it in the ground once can attest to its ability to root easily wide and far. Learn to love this ...

Mint consists of a very broad family of 3,500 plants, and all of them have square stems and opposite leaves. Aside from that, each type of mint is incredibly different; you may not have known as ...

This year, I decided to grow something different in my herb garden. In past years, I have grown varieties of mints (chocolate, mojito, apple, pineapple and spearmint) and found they could be quite ...

Herb gardens are a staple for many gardeners. Not only are herbs fairly easy to grow, but you also get the added benefit of being able to harvest them on a regular basis for your cooking—and say ...

Growing mint indoors through hydroponics can be a rewarding experience, giving you fresh herbs all year round. Hydroponics is ...

A few months ago, I asked my dad to pick up a mint plant on his trip to the grocery store. I had it all planned out: I would obtain mint extract from the leaves, use the extract to make mint chocolate ...

Mint is a versatile herb used in beverages, food, and gardens. It thrives in sunny locations with rich, moist soil, but its aggressive growth requires containment strategies. Regular watering and ...