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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 27, 2012
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    You can prune the plant back to the ground in fall or trim it whenever this becomes necessary to keep under control, as mint is a very prolific grower.

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    Heather on
    June 9, 2012
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    The spread out from the original planting and how far they go depends on things like how loamy your soil is, how much water and nutrients they get and what type of weather you have.

    Given the right environment, they can spread several feet in a season. Other environments, they may only spread a few inches.

    Regardless, when planting a mint plant, I would strongly recommend putting barriers in place. Even if it spreads slowly in your garden, it will spread.

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    Nikki on
    November 19, 2012
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    This article will help you determine if your plant is dead: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/how-to-tell-if-a-plant-is-dead-and-how-to-recover-an-almost-dead-plant.htm

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    November 18, 2012
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    I am on the line between zone 6 & 7. Our mint looks terrible. We have had temps into the low 20's for 3 weeks, but not every night. Mint in zone 8 should almost be evergreen. If your mint is not evergreen, yes, this is the time it should be going dormant.

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    May 20, 2013
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    This should help answer your questions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    June 20, 2013
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    DE or Neem oil. Both are considered "organic". If you're sure it's caterpillar's,
    Bt would work as well...but only on caterpillars. (And some don't consider it organic even tho it's a bacteria, not a chemical.)

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    July 27, 2013
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    If other mints in the area are blooming at the same time, cut them off. If pollinated, it won't be long to all the mint is one variety...''Heinz 57''. Mint always appreciate a burr cut, it grows back quickly and will be more full.

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    ringels on
    July 27, 2013
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    Well Geena that depends if you have that potted mint plant in the house or
    outside. If it is outside & you let it bloom you will get seeds. But who needs
    seeds when it so easily propages simply by cuttings.
    If you have it indoors for the wonderful smell you might as well enjoy the lovely blossoms.
    I don't exactly get your question, in any case the mint will not die, either way its really indestructable.

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