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Q.Must Remove All Mint And Root System From Garden Soil. How Is This Done Permanently?

Zone Wallaceburg, ontario, canada | Jayorendorff added on November 9, 2023 | Answered

As this plant is travelling all directions in my garden soil fast, please answer the straight up best way to effectively kill the plant AND root system….and will this best method prevent further growth from occurring? Btw, the plant has been in for approx 4 months. Thanks.

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BushDoctor
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Answered on November 10, 2023

Killing mint is not easy. Unfortunately, This plant is quite aggressive. Outside of several applications of boiling water and digging (I would use both methods) The only option is chemical weed killers.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm

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