@Carlos G posted:I didn't have any mice when I had the peppermint in the engine compartment or inside the cab. But, where do you get fresh peppermint in the winter time?
I have a patch of it in the driveway that I've actually tried to get rid of, without using chemicals, and just can't get that last bit of root. I've just accepted it now and just try to keep the patch in check. It's supposed to keep away mosquitos too, but keep it in a pot if you decide to grow it.
Carlos is (as usual) 100% spot-on. Mint will overtake everything unless you physically contain it. We've got a small patch we use dried for tea and fresh for mojitos. We cut it back probably 3x every summer, so that the leaves are supple and soft when we harvest.
Creeping Charlie is related to mint, which is why it's a multi-year affair to get it out of the yard.