Mint is a highly invasive species, and can grow up to two feet tall in a single growing season—and up to two feet wide in a year. “Most mints are extremely aggressive, spreading quickly by underground ...

A gardener picks fresh mint leaves from a plant in the garden - encierro/Shutterstock If you dream of harvesting fresh, minty leaves from your garden to make summery beverages or brighten up a savory ...

Mint is an herb in the Mentha genus, meaning in most cases, it is a perennial. For those who are working on their gardening expertise, this means it's a plant whose roots are particularly adept at ...

You'll find so many ways to use fresh mint growing right in your kitchen. Mint is known for its aggressive spreading behavior. Gardeners who learned the mistake of planting it in the ground once can ...

Mint production has been decreasing in Idaho because of the challenges in getting rid of pests. Darin Oswald [email protected] Though Idaho may be known for its potatoes, the state exceeds ...

If you love the cool, crisp, refreshing taste of mint in your lemonade or atop a summer salad, then you may be tempted to plant it in your garden. After all, this hardy perennial is easy to grow, and ...