As you may know, mint is an inexpensive addition to your landscaping, easy to grow, and even easier to take care of. Mint is a hardy plant that tends to flourish even with a minimal amount of care. Whether you are growing spearmint or peppermint, mint plants can give your yard a lovely aroma as well as some visual appeal with its emerald green leaves. But did you know that mint is good for so much more?
Believe it or not there are many uses mint can be used around your home, both in your kitchen as well as other areas of your home. Because it is so easy to grow and inexpensive, this makes it the perfect plant for the budget conscious person looking to get some bang for their plant buck! Take a look at uses for mint that you may not know about. These are simple uses that you will be inspired to try this weekend no doubt! Take a peek.
Amazing Uses for Mint:
1. Make your own mint syrup:
Mint syrup can be used to flavor your summer drinks, snow cones, desserts and more. Just boiled min leaves with one part sugar to two parts water to create a simple syrup.
2. Utilize as an insect repellent:
Place pots of mint around your garden (do not plant in your garden directly as it will take over) to repel insects that would love to dine there. Ants especially hate it so sprinkle mint wherever they seem to be a problem.
3. Chew for fresh breath:
You can chew on clean mint leaves for fresh breath and to sooth your stomach after a large meal. Just break off a fresh leaf, let it sit on your tongue for a second or two, then chew away! You can also make your own mouthwash when you combine chopped mint leaves in 1 quart of boiling water. Strain. Store in the refrigerator and use as needed.
4. Give your potatoes some pop:
You can add chopped mint to your roasted potatoes for an added pop. Just chop and toss with a little oil, salt, and pepper and pour over your potatoes. Roast as usual.
5. Fancy up your beverages:
Freeze mint leaves in your ice cubes for a pop of freshness and some pretty presentation. This is especially a great idea when planning bridal or baby showers. Guests will love it! Don’t stop at cold drinks, it is great in hot chocolate too.
6. Spice up your salads:
Mint leaves make a pretty and practical addition to fruit salads. Just chop and sprinkle or throw the washed leaves in whole. You can also add to salsa salads for an instant pick me up as well.
7. Enjoy a spa bath:
Add mint leaves to your bath and they will not only refresh and wake up your skin but your senses as well! You can chop leaves and add them or just add leaves whole. It is a way to get the spa experience for less!
8. Spice up steamed foods:
You can add mint to steamed vegetables and steamed rice to get an added pop of flavor. The flavor of mint is unexpected but pairs nicely with these food items is are a great way to perk them up and try something new.
See how many wonderful uses there are for this amazing plant? You can find mint at any local gardening center or farmer’s market, and you can typically buy it for just a few dollars a plant. Why not see what mint can do for you? Give these practical uses a try and see if you don’t fall in love with the marvelous mint plant!
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