Use them! They would make nice smelling mulch, and the chances of them affecting the other plants is slim to none.

I would strip the leaves from the stems, or chop the mint into short sections, then place in the containers.

I don't know anything about what the mint oil might do, but I would be very concerned about the mint rooting and taking over your containers. It can happen nearly overnight.

I don't allow mint on my property, even in containers, because it is a thug.

Hi Pepper Lover,

Are you lost? This is the tomato forum, LOL!

According to Louise Riotte's book Carrots Love Tomatoes, "Mint is a good companion for both cabbage and tomatoes, improving their health and flavor." So it would not hurt to mulch with it. However, like gardenscout says, it is invasive, so make sure that the leaves are absolutly dried out and contain no seeds or it will take over the garden.

Hope that helps.

Betsy

Thanks everybody! I put about a half-inch layer of mint leaves on a tomato plant and pepper plant. I want to see if it makes any difference, and then I'll do the other tomatoes.

I'll report back on how it goes. Thanks again.

What about making Mojito's? All you need is a little simple syrup, ice, something to crush the mint with, club soda, and a lot of rum.

Just watch out, mojito's are very dangerous. My bet would be that many children have been born because of the hidden power of the mojito.

pepper lover, did you know ants don't like mint? When friends complain about ants in their house, I tell them to plant mint around the foundation! Maybe you should leave a little behind. ;-)

msaunt

What about making Mojito's? All you need is a little simple syrup, ice, something to crush the mint with, club soda, and a lot of rum.

What about the limes?! You mustn't forget the limes! ;)