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I have ground ivy that is growing along the the fence line of my backyard that looks like it is spreading to my lawn, slowly. I also have three big trees that shade the fence line where the ivy is growing and it's look like it can spread quickly if I don't do something about it.
I have tried pulling them up and cutting them out. It helps a little but it looks like it's only a temporary fix. I would like to get rid of these ivy! They do look pretty but can grow out of control.
Serenity
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RE: Getting Rid of Ground Ivy
I tried the Vinager , salt and dish soap and nothing happened. Now here is no mr nice I am getting some harsh weed killer and do it that way
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RE: Getting Rid of Ground Ivy
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(10/13/2005)
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I've tried Weed be Gone Mad and just about everything else. Now my lawn is almost dead. Lately, I'm doing the unthinkable and trying to pull it up by hand. It takes a long time but so far it seems to be the most effective technique.
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Post By donna (Guest Post)
(08/11/2005)
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i have creeping charlie, which is a ground ivy and is very hard to get rid of. i used to have to buy trimec, which was very expensive. now WEED BE GONE MAX contains the ingredient to kill ground ivy. it will take several applications to get rid of it and you will have to spray every year for it. round up will kill it and everything else but it leaves a bare spot and the ivy just comes back.
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Post By (Guest Post)
(08/10/2005)
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We have this stuff also and is a real pain as it does spread widely!. If you use vinegar, borax or roundup it will also kill all the grass that is there. We bought 'Weed-B-Gon Max' and it took a few applications but it is gone now. We have a few spots that need to be gone over, but this stuff does work. Make sure it is the Max.
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Post By Ann (Guest Post)
(08/10/2005)
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I haven't tried this on ivy but have found either straight vinegar or hot salt water to be a good plant killer. I would try these before trying a toxic chemical. Use a generous amount, you may have to do it more than once. You will not be able to plant anything else there for some time.
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RE: Getting Rid of Ground Ivy
Get a jug of Roundup and spray it on the leaves. Be careful, tho - Roundup will kill anything that it touches. It goes thru the leaves to the root. You can get Roundup in a container with a sprayer already attached - very convenient.
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Post By Sandy. (Guest Post)
(08/10/2005)
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The Borax will kill the grass as well as the ivy,and will take a while for grass to come back. I ran some water out with Boraz in it and that area of yard is dead put new seeds in the spot taking a long time for grass to return.
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Archived Request: Getting Rid of Ground Ivy
What is the best way to get rid of Ground Ivy in the lawn? I've tried weed-b-gon, but it really didn't do anything and I made it stronger than what was recommended in some places too?
LadyE
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RE: Getting Rid of Ground Ivy
Use Borax, a laundry powder, in a lawn spreader. Boron is a mineral which is safe for people and most plants but not for ground ivy.
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