Plant it in a pot
Mint spreads by runners and will conquer a bed. Grow it in a container (or a sunk pot) to keep it in bounds.
Nearly unkillable and endlessly useful — the one rule with mint is: contain it, or it takes the whole bed.
Mint spreads by runners and will conquer a bed. Grow it in a container (or a sunk pot) to keep it in bounds.
Mint thrives almost anywhere with a little shade and moisture. It's one of the most forgiving herbs there is.
A sprig in a glass of water roots in days. One plant becomes a dozen for tea, cooking and more.
Pick and pinch often — the more you cut, the bushier and more productive it gets. Pinch flowers to keep it tender.
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