✂️These were overwintered plants pruned back in early May. I removed all of the dead stems and cut back unhealthy ones. Mint can be cut back about an inch above soil level to rejuvenate them in late summer after blooming. You can also keep harvesting the growth tips throughout the season if you don’t want them to flower.🌸🌸 More info about mint, is below. ⬇️ 🌱Mint (Mentha) thrives in full sun to partial shade. Plant in rich, well-draining and moist soil. It is a very prolific plant with resilient rhizomes that will send out runners horizontally. 🌱If allowed, mint will take over an area in the garden, so it’s best to keep mint in containers. I put the pots on gravel and pavers to prevent runners and roots from rooting to the ground. Make sure to trim it back regularly to promote healthy new growth. 🌱It’s a great addition to home gardens as it is said to repel mosquitoes, fleas, ants and moths, and attracts pollinators if left to blossom. Prune back spent flowers ASAP to prevent self-sowing and spreading, (not all mint plants produce seeds). 🌱Mint is hardy to zone USDA 5, but some varieties tolerate temperatures down to -35 F or zone 3. Some medicinal and health benefits of mint include aiding in digestion, relieving flatulence, and indigestion, boosting the immune system, having antibacterial properties, relieving headaches, and toothaches, helping with cold symptoms, and making a calming and soothing tea…just to name a few! ✳️Make sure to do your own due diligence and consult with your physician before consuming any herbs for medicinal purposes.🌱💚
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