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How to Grow It in Pots and Containers The best way to grow mint is to limit the spread of the plant's roots by planting it first in a pot, then sinking the pot into the soil within a larger container.

I like maximising growing space for food crops, so in this example, I have a fig tree growing in a container with an undergrowth of banana mint! The mint helps as a companion by keeping the weeds ...

Peppermint: Sweet and tangy, peppermint grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9. Spearmint: Like your favorite gum flavor, spearmint is refreshing. Grow it in Hardiness Zones 4 to 11 for the ...

Citrus Trees I love growing lemons in my small garden. The tree is small, but it does well for me. Since the roots of these can grow rampant in open gardens, containers limit their size and you can ...

Old-school gardening wisdom has long suggested you grow mint in containers as this invasive herb has a habit of taking over your garden if left to its own devices. And while you can bring beneficial ...

One of the best ways to try your hand at herb gardening is to grow them in containers. Starting your "herb garden" in containers allows you to discover which plants you use most often in the kitchen, ...