Michael Bailes wrote: "I am one of these Nutters who like growing mint in lawns. It smells so great when you step or mow it and It probably repells a few bugs. The epsom salt thing is amazing. I would like to know more about this. If anything epsom salt should help mint unless it was in a pot." It was in a pot. Why does that make a difference? BTW, I like the idea of mint in the yard for mowing. Sounds great. Might even make me mow more.