Choose a spot on your property that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. .
Choose a spot on your property that receives at least 6 hours of sun per day.Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. .
A great perennial for a hummingbird, butterfly, container, bed or rock garden.The leaves have the strong aroma of licorice and may be used fresh or dried to flavor tea. .
The first step is to fill the space with a flowering perennial plant that is famous for attracting beneficial pollinators to the landscape.Also known as Agastache, this fragrant, vibrantly hued plant is the perfect choice for any garden site.Though they come in a range of colors, all Hummingbird Mint varieties feature the signature tubular shape that makes it easy for pollinators to access the nourishing nectar inside. .
Agastache is an upright growing perennial with distinctive spike blooms – flowering from summer through fall.They make excellent cut flowers. .
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The essential oil present in peppermint is most effective in killing what are called anaerobic bacteria, which tend to live in low-oxygen environment.Menthol, a compound that is present in peppermint, causes the cooling sensation, which is similar to that of brushing your teeth with toothpaste or using a mouthwash.The presence of potassium, magnesium, calcium, iron and phosphorus in mint leaves is essential for maintenance and formation of bone-density in tooth and jaw.It acts as an alkaline food that contradicts the effects of the acidic environment that is responsible for gum diseases and tooth decay.
Mint tea is great for settling the stomach and is also said to increase stamina and resistance to colds and coughs.It likes to be kept moist, so will need watering in hot weather, and any flower heads should be quickly removed to keep leaf growth good.When cold weather approaches, plants can be lifted and brought indoors in their own pots to give fresh leaves through the first part of winter.Mint is one of the first plants I show children in my garden – it looks ordinary but rub a leaf between your fingers and the smell is wonderful.For example, slowly cooking zucchini and then adding mint and lemon juice gives the perfect combination of sharpness and soft vegetable.Mixing mint in with white wine vinegar and oil makes a great dressing for salads, or try combining it with cooked beans and sweet corn kernels as a side dish.