A close up of mint leaves.

5 Really Simple Household Uses for Mint

1. Growing mint will keep your yard and garden buzzing with beneficial insects. Mint is rich in nectar and pollen, and its small flower clusters keep these sweet treats easily accessible for helpful bugs such as honeybees and hoverflies. 2. While it attracts ‘good bugs,’ mint also deters ‘bad bugs.’ Repel ants and flies by…