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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 and ...

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Or you may want to consider planting herbs like basil (sun), rosemary (sun), mint (sun, partial shade) and thyme (sun). When planting your containers, be sure to leave about an inch of space at ...

Kennedy suggests a different approach to planting mint that will prevent the spread. “My favorite way to grow mint is in a container, such as an ornamental pot,” she said. Amen to that, herb ...

Containers are great for growing basil; they can be moved to protect from constant summer rain — too much will cause the leaves to yellow and drop — or other changing conditions.

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.

3. Include a plant with scented foliage (mint, lemon verbena, scented geranium). Whenever you walk by, rub its leaves for a little aromatherapy. 4. Bury a few bulbs in the pot when you plant.

Mother’s Day, which falls on Sunday, May 13, 3012, signals the traditional start of warm-weather planting in Iowa. Linn County … ...