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 known for its aggressive spreading behavior. Gardeners who learned the mistake of planting it in the ground once can ...

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 ...

Mint is a popular herb used in a variety of culinary ways, from adding zing to your tea or lemonade to providing delicious flavor to meals or desserts. It's a wonderful addition to Christmas dishes ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Growing plants in containers is a great way to maximize gardening space. Grow plants inside, on the front porch or anywhere else, which works great for apartment and condo dwellers who could grow some ...

Mother's Day, which falls on Sunday, May 13, 3012, signals the traditional start of warm-weather planting in Iowa. Linn County Master Gardener, Becki Lynch, says now is also prime time to plant ...

Mint is a beloved flavor and fragrance, and it's also one of the easiest herbs to grow in your garden. Unfortunately, that easy-growing nature also helps mint take over just about any space it's ...

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 ...