t's easy to grow and is really fun to add to many recipes, whether breakfast, dinner or desert. And don't forget to add a sprig to a glass of iced tea on a hot summer afternoon. Mints are used as garden accents, ground covers, air fresheners, and herbal medicines. They're as beautiful as they are functional, and they're foolproof to grow, thriving in sun and shade all over North America. In fact, mint can be a vigorous spreaders, so be careful where you plant it. Choose an area that gets a few hours of morning sun, but stays shady in the afternoon.