Mint has a bad reputation for taking over the garden, but there are many reasons to grow mint in your backyard without fear!

Mint is an easy herb to grow that doesn't require much for it to thrive

Mint is a hardy perennial, meaning that it'll come back every year

Easily grow mint from seed, starts, or cuttings

Mint has a tendency to take over, so it's a good idea to grow it in a rocky, contained area

or in potted containers

Harvest mint regularly to keep it under control

There are lots of ways to use fresh mint in food recipes

It's also a highly beneficial healing herb used in natural remedies

Use it in mint iced tea

or in homemade bath products like these rosemary mint shampoo bars

It can also be used as a natural flea repellant for pets