Mint consists of a very broad family of 3,500 plants, and all of them have square stems and opposite leaves. Aside from that, each type of mint is incredibly different; you may not have known as ...

Mint is one of those plants that every gardener should try growing at least once. It’s fragrant, fast-growing, and versatile, with leaves that can be used in everything from teas and cocktails to ...

Sow seeds outside in late fall or early spring. Start seeds indoors about a month before outside temperatures are expected to reach 50°F. Keep the seeds warm until they germinate, and moist but never ...

If you've ever grown mint (Mentha), a genus of herbs from the mint family (Lamiaceae), you've likely encountered the downsides to growing mint, such as how easily its leaves can turn brown. Although ...

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 ...

Catnip and catmint both belong to the genus Nepeta in the mint family. They both have square stems that are typical features of mint plants. And they each produce spikes of tiny, two-lipped flowers ...

Oregano and other herbs like thyme and mint are easy to grow, but they need just a little extra help in summer if you do not want them to become woody or bitter-tasting. Most potted herbs, like ...

The quickest way to improve your culinary prowess is to use organic, home-grown ingredients. But if you don't have the outdoor space for a sprawling vegetable garden, growing herbs at home is a step ...