With its sweet fragrance, sparkling flavor, and pretty flowers, mint makes a delightful addition to any garden. There are many varieties of mint, all fragrant, whether shiny or fuzzy, smooth or crinkled, bright green or variegated. This lush, rewarding herb can be successfully cultivated in containers and garden and you’ll love the fresh-flavored results!

As well as kitchen companions, mints are used as garden accents, ground covers, air fresheners, and herbal medicines. They’re as beautiful as they are functional, and they’re foolproof to grow, thriving in sun and shade. When choosing a location for your mint, find one where the plant will receive morning sun and partial afternoon shade. Mints are vigorous perennials that thrive in light soil with good drainage. Since mint can be vigorous spreaders, you simply have to be careful where you plant it.