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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 22, 2011
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    Round-up will work and you can plant in about 1 week (2 weeks to be on the safe-safe side) after using it. That being said, you will likely see the mint come back regardless.

    If you have not read it, this article may be helpful:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm

    No matter what you do, you will need to lay down a heavy layer of mulch and/or a weed blocker like newspaper to help kill off the roots of the mint plants.

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    Nikki on
    March 10, 2011
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    Spring is the best time, but it being mint, you can really do it any time of year and it will do fine.

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    Nikki on
    April 10, 2011
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    Typically, mint does not require any staking, though it will not hurt the plant to do so...if it makes you feel more at ease. There are numerous types of mint plants, so it growing characteristic depends largely on the variety you are growing. This article will help you with growing mint in the garden: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm

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    Nikki on
    April 17, 2011
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    Round-up or boiling water will kill it, but they will both also kill anything else they come in contact with. You can also try covering the area with a scrap piece of carpet for a few months. This article will also help:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/invasive-mint-how-to-kill-mint-plants.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 2, 2011
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    You can simply put them in the trash. If you want to avoid adding to your trash though, you can boil the roots for 2-3 minutes and then place them in the compost. The boiling water will kill them and they will not be able to grow.

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    Nikki on
    May 25, 2011
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    This article will help with growing these plants:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/mint/how-to-grow-mint-plants-in-your-garden.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 26, 2011
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    If it was dug up for you from the ground, it may be transplant shock. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/learn-how-to-avoid-and-repair-transplant-shock-in-plants.htm

    If not, it may be root rot. This article will help with that:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/treating-root-rot-gardening-tips-for-housplants.htm

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