Mint and Lemon Balm.

[Knikitta]

I have an abundance of mint and lemon balm in the garden (rental, not allowed to dig anything out or plant anything) and even though I am not allowed to do anything, I would like to pot some of it up.

As it is already way to big for pots ( easily above my knee in height) what is the best way to pot some of it?

[Prepper]

Hi Knikitta,

I'm pretty sure Lemon Balm is part of the mint family, and like mint they're real bullies in the garden taking over if not contained in pots.

Even though you say you can't dig any up I really don't think anyone would notice as they will soon fill the void.

Failing that you have two options. Firstly wait for the seeds but secondly, and more qucikly, take some stem cuttings.

Assuming you know how to do it, it's not difficult, place them in water and the roots will soon appear.

Pot on at a later date.

[Homemade]

Very easy to take a piece.
Pull up a stem with a bit of root attached from the edge of a clump. Then cut off the top half of the stem and leaves. Pot up the root and away you go.

[lancashire lass]

and like mint they're real bullies in the garden taking over if not contained in pots.

Absolutely agree with that - my neighbour had some growing against the fence and it was always invading the part of my garden where I didn't want it Whenever I pulled it up or cut it back, have to say the smell was divine and made my mouth water

[Knikitta]

Yes, they are part of the mint family, and they are rampant. I have already asked the Landlord and been told not to pull anything out.

It is there garden, so it is there problem. I just want to pot some up for some friends, and for myself so I can keep some in a container by the back door for when I want some. :D

Thanks all, I will give it a try today... Not like I am short of it. I have seven seperate clumps of lemon balm, and I lost count of the amount of mint in the garden.

[LittleBrownFrog]

Both will root really easily if you just snip a bit off and put it in a glass of water for a few days - once it's got a good lot of roots, pot it up & it will fill the pot nicely in no time.

[Knikitta]

Fabbytastic! Thank you.

This is why I <3 this forum, everyone is so helpful and nice.