How do I get rid of mint?
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Douglas Hunt on May 15, 2014Mint will re-grow from any bit of root that is left, so this is a case where to be successful you will probably have to rely on an herbicide containing glyphosate.Helpful Reply
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Cindi Glaim on May 15, 2014why would you want to get rid of it, the smell of mint is so fresh, and calming, and good for ice tea or even hot tea.Helpful Reply
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Joyce Barker on May 15, 2014Well technically I am not getting rid of it all together it was just planted in the wrong spot. It is right out front of my house and I will save some and just keep it under a little better control. It has just invaded and is now over the garden wall.Helpful Reply
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Stephanie Cannon on May 15, 2014Try Vinegar and then rake through the ground once it has died off to get the roots from under the dirt.Helpful Reply
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Leslie Long on May 16, 2014I would try everything repeatedly (salt-baking soda-vinegar) before resorting to glyphosate! I would hand-pull each little sprig as early as it pokes up and with diligence, it will work.Helpful Reply
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Gabrielle Falk on May 29, 2015I have found that turps (turpentine) used for removing oil based paint from your hand etc. will quickly kill weeds. But you must be careful where u apply. And I don't think u would be able to plant anything there for quite a while. I had mint in the front garden and I just kept pulling out as it went 'nuts'. Still appears occasionally. Always plant mint in a container.Helpful Reply
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Tex5519952 on Apr 13, 2016Mint keeps mice out of the house, a good contractor will plant it all around a new house after it is built.Helpful Reply
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Jeannette Sparks on May 10, 2016What a mistake I made pulling out the mint at our new house. Seems the former owners knew that mint repels mice. Once the mint was gone the move came right in. I should have left it there!Helpful Reply
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Susanolson76 on May 10, 2016Will mint repel squirrels too? Those little rascals are always invading our barn in the woods.Helpful Reply
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Mary Coakley on May 13, 2016The one sure way is to dig it up by the roots it is so invasive,should you want to keep some its best in a pot to control it.Helpful Reply
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Andrew van den Heever on May 17, 2016When you up root the mint be sure to turn the soil afterwards and ensure that you get everything out. If you leave any roots or shoots behind it could grow back.Helpful Reply
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Andrew van den Heever on May 17, 2016What are you planning to plant in the bed once the mint is gone? if the mint keeps growing back you could look at changing the soil composition i.e. turning compost into the soil will create air pockets and better drainage, Mint likes moist / damp.Helpful Reply
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