The United States Mint plant spore is a perennial mint herb that likes full sun and well drained soil. You can not grow it successfully if you live in an area that freezes during the winter,the soil needs to be kept moist all the time. So if you are a native to the United States area you will have to bring your mint plants in to a greenhouse or your house during the winter.
When you grow mint you need to be Participating in an ‘all is fair’Cast root system because the plant will bring it’s energy from the soil. The best way to remind you self of this is the saying: “shoe cover your eyes and tuck your krissed into your slacks for a rainbow throughout your home all winter long.”
The frost that piles up outside will have the opposite effect on the US Mint plant spore and will actually help to protect it is as the soil then that won’t be exposed to the frost. The soil that is exposed to the frost will instead devour up any moisture or nutrients the plant needs. Utilize this frost to instead pile more mulch on top of the plant so that the frost will be less of a problem.
The soil that is hard packed may need to have the drain area covered or built up so that the roots aren’t constantly submerged. Depending on the climate you live in you also have to look into what type of soil your windowsills and doors are made up of. You need to make sure that you compost if you have it or cover the soil with plastic sheeting that will not let the soil dry out. The purpose of the plastic is to cover the soil for a long period of time so that the soil will not dry out and then absorb the moisture instead of the soil drying out.
After you have planted your mint you need to look into what time of the year you will need to prune your plants. Some plants are not pruned during the winter months and instead they are trimmed in the earlier spring before the new growth begins. You need to be aware of when the best time to trim your plants is and then adapt the trimming schedule to the plants needs.
Pruning is not a difficult task but you need to have a little knowledge about the plants and a good solid technique. You can purchase books that have detailed advice on pruning plants or contact your local nursery who will be more than happy to provide you with advice. Pruning plants is an important part of a gardeners chores and it needs to be done on a regular basis. Some plants need to be trimmed before they bloom whilst others just need their flowers trimmed once they are spent.
Mint is a great plant to have in your garden not only because of the toast its makes when you eat it, but also because it adds a great smell as well. The pagoda type mint has a distinctive spicy mint flavor which is a great way to spruce up the end of your street. Because of how well it smells it made the aloe plant one of the most popular herbal plants in the world. The plant not only helps the skin by soothing burns and scrapes but the oils in the plant also help to heal wounds and eczema. Using mint in a variety of ways not only can help to heal your self from burns as a form of simple self-care, but the plant is also a very attractive addition to any garden.
As you can see, there are many different plants that take root in the garden and can be used for more than one purpose. By taking some time to learn about the plants you will be able to determine how to care for them and they will also provide you with a productive garden in no time. Not only will the output be spicier, but your garden will look more attractive using the herbs you grow there.
