When I let my mint plant grow freely, it eagerly stretches out its stems and blossoms beautifully around July or August. If you love seeing these flowers, leaving the plant untouched is best to let it bloom naturally. Those who enjoy the flowers should plan to prune the plant in the fall after the blossoms …
MINT CARE
Mint is a fast-growing plant that can spread quickly. Because of the rapid growth of their shallow roots and rhizomes, repotting is often necessary to keep them from outgrowing their containers. The most apparent indication that your mint needs to be transplanted is the appearance of bare growth in the plant’s center. Trim away any …
If you’re interested in growing mint then you, like the rest of us, almost definitely want to make sure that you get it all right. One important aspect of growing any plant is making sure that the root system has enough space to grow. Common mint species like peppermint and spearmint will have root systems …