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- Q.How Can I Kill Wild Mint Growing In A Pasture Field - We have an area in our pasture that is being taken over with wild mint---it was not planted there. It ...
- Q.How Can I Identify Mint Plant In The Bush When I See It? - I want to know it, so to identify the plant is my problem.
- Q.White Marks On Mint Plant Leaves - There was no plant, no fertile soil in my tiny garden. I brought multi usage compost and planted different things. ...
- Q.Is Plant In Photo Mint? - I want to know whether the plant is mint. And if it's not, please send me a clear photo of ...
- Q.Mint Plant In Pot Looks Very Sick - Planted a new mint plant in a terracotta pot this spring. It has been on our automatic watering system all ...
- Q.Wilting Mint Plant - I brought home a healthy looking mint plant a week ago. I've got it in a pit area in a ...
- Q.Mint - I have some fresh clipped mint - stems, 4-5 in. How to propagate?
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john_deere_1 on
July 7, 2015
Spokane WAQ.how can I kill wild mint growing in a pasture field
We have an area in our pasture that is being taken over with wild mint---it was not planted there. It came by unknown means and it is increasing too fast so needs to be taken care of by some means.
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Downtoearthdigs on
July 7, 2015A.Here is a couple of links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm
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- Asked by
John on
August 20, 2015
NigeriaQ.How can i identify mint plant in the bush when i see it?
I want to know it, so to identify the plant is my problem.
- Answered by
kingpugh on
August 21, 2015A.Mint has square stems
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kingpugh on
August 21, 2015A.The easiest way to verify if the plant is mint is the stem - mint has square stems.
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August 21, 2015Q.white marks on Mint plant leaves
There was no plant, no fertile soil in my tiny garden. I brought multi usage compost and planted different things. I have different types of mint and mint family plants. All of them have developed and are covered with white marks. I trim them from bottom, and they come out the same. I bought last week another light green one, after 3-4 days, it started having white marks on its leaves too. What can I do?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 23, 2015A.I would treat with a fungicide, such as Neem OIl.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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John on
August 22, 2015
NigeriaQ.Is plant in photo mint?
I want to know whether the plant is mint. And if it's not, please send me a clear photo of mint plant.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
August 23, 2015A.Yes, this certainly appears to be mint.
As to the variety that is difficult with close to 600 mint varieties.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm
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maureen.tindall on
September 20, 2015
UK EastQ.Mint plant in pot looks very sick
Planted a new mint plant in a terracotta pot this spring. It has been on our automatic watering system all summer. It was fine initially but for some time has looked spindly, pale and has silver patches on leaves which then turn brown (patches, not whole leaves). No new shoots are appearing. No insects can be seen and problem doesn't look like rust. Help, please.
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Downtoearthdigs on
September 21, 2015A.My Mints will stop growing and look spindly when they are quite root bound and are laking soil and nutrients.
I would repot the plant and trim it up. I would increase the pot size by 1 to 2 inches.Use a good quality potting mix with a good drainage hole.
I would also treat with Neem Oil. This works as both an insecticide and fungicide and is safe for people, pets and beneficial insects.
Here are some links for you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Glk on
November 12, 2015
Labelle Fl 33935Q.Wilting mint plant
I brought home a healthy looking mint plant a week ago. I've got it in a pit area in a semi sunny window and have been watering it occasionally. It's getting yellow spindly stems and dead leaves on bottom. Am I over or under watering it?
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Downtoearthdigs on
November 14, 2015A.Yellowing leaves usually do indicate a watering issue.
You will need to check the soil, it should be moist but not overly wet.It's best to check the soil, not water on a schedule.
Remove any dead leaves and you can prune back any leggy stems.
Make sure it is in a bright sunny location.
Here is a link with care information.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/milkweed/growing-milkweed.htm
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jonesntx on
March 14, 2016
79701Q.mint
I have some fresh clipped mint - stems, 4-5 in. How to propagate?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 15, 2016A.Taking cuttings from the top growth of the Mint is preferable.
Remove the lower leaves and cut the stem just below a leaf node.
Place the stems in a glass of water and place in a light and airy location until roots have formed.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm
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