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Sunlight Thrives best in full or partial sun::Watering Keep the soil moist and mulch around the plant to keep its roots moist. Add water-retaining polymer to the potting soil to be sure that it stays moist::Soil Does best in rich, drained soil that is high in loam.In the ground, select a damp area in your garden in either full sun or part shade.::Mint prefers fertile soil with a pH from 6.0 to 7.0. Mint is plenty vigorous on its own, but will appreciate a little fertilizer every few weeks, especially if you harvest a lot.Right before flowering, cut the stems 1 inch from the ground. You can harvest one mint plant two or three times in one growing season::You can also just pick the leaves as you need them::You can grow the plants indoors for fresh leaves throughout the winter. If you want to dry them, it, s best to cut the leaves right before flowering. Store the dried leaves in an airtight container.