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I've heard that poison ivy hates boron-rich soil, and that an easy way to kill it off and prevent it from re-growing is to add borax to the soil. Has anyone else heard of this? And do you know if it would hurt other plants as well? I have three 100+ year old maples that I really don't want to kill. I have tons of poison ivy, and this seemed like a relatively cheap and safe way to get rid of it. Any ideas?
Hardiness Zone: 5a
Beth
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RE: Borax For Poison Ivy
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Post By mcmillan968 (Guest Post)
(08/02/2007)
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BORAX will kill EVERYTHING in the area it is NOT a good solution
Maples are under fire and loosing hand pulling is YOUR ONLYoption!!!
RE: Borax For Poison Ivy
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Post By Peace (Guest Post)
(08/01/2007)
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I poured vinegar full strength on some poison ivy that was growing in my yard. It died. So did any other vegetation around it. So I am filling in the space with potted plants. I am so happy to be rid of the poison ivy.
RE: Borax For Poison Ivy
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Post By Dean (Guest Post)
(07/31/2007)
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You could always try some borax on a small area and monitor the ivy to see what happens but I don't think it will work. You can continue to cut it at the roots or pull up the roots but you have to get all the roots. If you cut it or pull up the roots wear long sleeve shirts,pants and heavy work gloves. And what ever you do,do NOT burn the stuff. You could also go to your local garden center for some advise.
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