Mint Removal in Victoria, BC – Stop This Aggressive Garden Invader for Good

You probably planted mint with the best intentions.

Maybe it started in a small pot. Or a corner of your raised bed. Maybe it was already there when you moved in.

But now it’s everywhere.

Mint may smell lovely, but it’s one of the most aggressive, fast-spreading, and invasive herbs in Victoria gardens. It grows underground via creeping rhizomes that shoot out in every direction, weaving through garden beds, overtaking lawns, and choking out more delicate plants.

If you’ve tried pulling it, digging it, or cutting it back, you already know: it always comes back.

At Ascent Yard Care, we specialize in mint removal and permanent invasive herb control—serving homeowners, estates, and gardeners across Greater Victoria. Whether you have a mint problem in a flower bed, lawn, pathway, or naturalized area, we’ll help you stop the spread and reclaim your space.

Why Mint Is So Hard to Remove

Most people don’t realize that mint (including spearmint, peppermint, and wild varieties):

• Spreads through underground rhizomes that grow deep and wide
• Can regenerate from tiny root or stem fragments
• Takes over compost piles, flower beds, lawns, gravel paths, and even cracks in pavement
• Crowds out native and ornamental plants
• Persists even after years of cutting and digging

Mint is deceptively pretty—and dangerously persistent.

Our Proven Mint Removal Approach

We offer a multi-step, tailored process to fully eliminate mint, depending on the site, soil, and surrounding plantings:

1. Site Assessment

We inspect where mint is spreading, whether it’s mixed with desirable plants, and how it’s moving underground. We’ll develop a custom removal plan based on the severity.

2. Mechanical Removal

Our crews begin by cutting back top growth and carefully excavating as many roots as possible, using professional tools to access deep, established rhizomes.

3. Licensed Herbicide Application (Optional)

In areas where manual removal isn’t enough, we apply a targeted, turf-safe herbicide to eliminate root systems—especially useful in lawns or gravel areas. We are licensed by the Province of BC to legally and responsibly apply herbicide.

We use:

• Spot spraying or wicking for precision
• Low-toxicity, soil-safe products that minimize impact to surrounding areas
• Techniques that protect your pets, plants, and pollinators

4. Containment and Monitoring

For gardens where mint coexists with desirable plants, we offer containment strategies, including root barriers and seasonal checkups to prevent reinvasion.

5. Optional Bed Restoration

Once mint is gone, we can help replant, mulch, and restore the area, whether you’re looking for native perennials, edibles, or a clean, low-maintenance bed.

Where Mint Shows Up in Victoria

• Flower beds and vegetable gardens
• Lawns and grass edges
• Gravel paths and driveways
• Retaining wall cracks and raised beds
• Along fences, greenhouses, and compost areas
• Shady or damp corners of the yard

Why Choose Ascent Yard Care for Mint Removal

We’re Licensed, Insured, and Local

We’re based in Victoria and fully certified for herbicide use in BC—most landscapers are not. We know the local climate, soils, and how mint behaves in this region.

We Don’t Just Cut—We Eradicate

We don’t just “knock it back.” We remove mint strategically, thoroughly, and with long-term prevention in mind.

We Work With Your Garden, Not Against It

We’re respectful of your plantings. We work carefully around ornamentals and only apply herbicide when absolutely necessary and with full transparency.

Service Area – Victoria & South Vancouver Island

We remove mint infestations throughout:

• Victoria
• Oak Bay
• Saanich
• Esquimalt
• View Royal
• Langford
• Colwood
• Metchosin
• North Saanich & Sidney
• Highlands, rural properties, and Gulf Islands (select service available)

Don’t Wait Until It’s Out of Control

Mint spreads fast. The sooner you address it, the easier and more affordable removal will be.

Whether you want it completely gone or just safely contained, we’ll help you restore balance to your garden—without harming what you love.