How to Manage My Mint Plant

Mint is a must for every beginning gardener's herb plot. Whether you're growing spearmint, apple mint, chocolate mint or peppermint, chances are you already know that a mint sprig will improve your salads, desserts and cocktails. In addition to adding a flavor boost to your life, mint is a hearty grower and container plants can be brought indoors during the winter.

Things You'll Need

Mint
Water
Containers

Potting soil
Scissors

Instructions

- 1
  Plant the mint. Plant it in a container rather than in the garden. Mint can be an invasive garden plant, killing off established plants before you realize what's happening.
- 2
  Water the mint regularly and ensure your container receives adequate sunshine. You shouldn't need to fertilize your mint if it gets adequate sun and water.
- 3
  Trim the mint with scissors as it gets tall to encourage a bushier plant. Mint responds well to shearing and will continue to send up new growth.
- 4
  Place cuttings in a glass of water and wait until they begin to send out new roots. You can then plant your cuttings, giving you a new mint plant. Plant two varieties in one container for added visual interest.
- 5
  Bring container mint plants indoors for the winter if you live in an area that gets frost. Place them near a window and monitor moisture when you begin to use heat, since the reduced humidity can dry out plants.
- 6
  Change the soil in your containers every year to provide the mint plants with enough nutrients. For best results, use well-draining potting soil.

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