Peppermint: Sweet and tangy, peppermint grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 11. Spearmint: Like your favorite gum flavor, spearmint is refreshing. Grow it in Hardiness Zones 5 to 9 for the ...

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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 ...

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