Water so ground is saturated. Rake away any leaves, mulch or other debris around the perimeter of the visible mint patch and look for signs of new sprouts. Dig into the soil a bit to look for any fleshy rhizomes; mint roots have a minty scent even if foliage is not visible.
Dig up the mint plants, including as much off the roots as possible. Use a spade shovel for large plots of mint or a small garden fork for smaller patches. Push the shade or fork into the ground at one corner of the mint patch and peel back the plants in strips, if possible, to reduce the amount of digging required. Mint has relatively shallow roots, so you won't need to dig more than a few inches deep to remove the mint.
Shake the clumps of mint to remove dirt, while keeping the roots intact. You may find it helpful to shake the plants over a piece of wire mesh screen, which will catch any falling roots, while allowing the soil particles to fall through to the ground.
Pick through the soil and pick up any mint rhizomes that remain in the soil. You can do this by hand in a small plot, but in larger plots it is much more practical to use a rake to gather the roots into a pile, even if it means removing some soil in the process. Smooth out the soil using the back side of a bow rake when you have removed all visible rhizomes.
Leave the soil bare and unplanted for at least one month. Pull up any mint or other weeds that sprout during this time. Dig through the soil in the immediate area after removing new mint plants and remove any remaining rhizomes.
Plant the desired plants in the plot after one month.
Add a 3- to 4-inch layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark mulch, around the vegetable plants to suppress the growth of any mint rhizomes that may still remain active in the soil. Keep a 3-inch area around all plant stems free of mulch to avoid the risk of rot and infestation.
Check periodically for any new mint growth and pull the plants up by the roots immediately. Pull the mulch layer back to reveal the soil so you can see the roots, ensuring removal of all rhizomes.
You will need to dig it up. The problem is it sends out little shoots that grow roots, so dig it ALL up and then check back regularly to see if you missed a spot.
Somehow my house and garden got tiny gnats that killed my fuchsia plant and fly everywhere. I have tried ALL the Web recommendations - soap and oil dishes, sand in th...
See more
Growing our first garlic, should we wait until the leaves are drying out before we pick it? Husband picked first one today along with our first potatoes.
Hi everyone, I have mice in my garden destroying my vegetables and I have also noticed them in the barn and shed. Please can someone tell me how to prevent them from ...
See more
Water so ground is saturated. Rake away any leaves, mulch or other debris around the perimeter of the visible mint patch and look for signs of new sprouts. Dig into the soil a bit to look for any fleshy rhizomes; mint roots have a minty scent even if foliage is not visible.
Dig up the mint plants, including as much off the roots as possible. Use a spade shovel for large plots of mint or a small garden fork for smaller patches. Push the shade or fork into the ground at one corner of the mint patch and peel back the plants in strips, if possible, to reduce the amount of digging required. Mint has relatively shallow roots, so you won't need to dig more than a few inches deep to remove the mint.
Shake the clumps of mint to remove dirt, while keeping the roots intact. You may find it helpful to shake the plants over a piece of wire mesh screen, which will catch any falling roots, while allowing the soil particles to fall through to the ground.
Pick through the soil and pick up any mint rhizomes that remain in the soil. You can do this by hand in a small plot, but in larger plots it is much more practical to use a rake to gather the roots into a pile, even if it means removing some soil in the process. Smooth out the soil using the back side of a bow rake when you have removed all visible rhizomes.
Leave the soil bare and unplanted for at least one month. Pull up any mint or other weeds that sprout during this time. Dig through the soil in the immediate area after removing new mint plants and remove any remaining rhizomes.
Plant the desired plants in the plot after one month.
Add a 3- to 4-inch layer of organic mulch, such as shredded bark mulch, around the vegetable plants to suppress the growth of any mint rhizomes that may still remain active in the soil. Keep a 3-inch area around all plant stems free of mulch to avoid the risk of rot and infestation.
Check periodically for any new mint growth and pull the plants up by the roots immediately. Pull the mulch layer back to reveal the soil so you can see the roots, ensuring removal of all rhizomes.
Em gave you GREAT advice!! Thumbs up!
You will need to dig it up. The problem is it sends out little shoots that grow roots, so dig it ALL up and then check back regularly to see if you missed a spot.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm