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I have a vining plant that continues to destroy my landscaping. I have tried for 3 years to get rid of it, but it keeps coming back. It has small purple flowers and small red berries. I would really appreciate some help. Thanks!
Plants: 2 | From: Indiana | Registered: Jun 2004
| Seeded: 68.73.153.205
* * * * When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. Plants: 271 | From: Maryland zone 7 | Registered: Sep 2002
| Seeded: 68.55.145.196
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Thanks for the picture. That is what is all over my yard. I have tried Round up before, but it just keeps returning. Any other suggestions would really be appreciated. Thanks!
Plants: 2 | From: Indiana | Registered: Jun 2004
| Seeded: 68.73.145.181
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Glad we now know what it is. I have a technique for getting rid of woody vines that might work for this one too. Put about an inch of Round Up Weed and Grass Killer Super Concentrate in a clear plastic container with a tight fitting lid like you might get at the deli with potato salad. Cut a slit in the lid and insert the tips of the vine in the solution when in active growth. Leave the vines in the solution for 48 hours and then cut the vines near the lid. To remove the vine from the lid, be sure and take the container to a safe place so that no solution splashes on anything precious. You can reuse the solution until it is all absorbed. Everytime I find a new sprout I do this same procedure. So far there have been no sprouts from areas that were treated this way.
I'd love to know which method you choose and how it works for you.
Good luck, Newt
* * * * When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. Plants: 271 | From: Maryland zone 7 | Registered: Sep 2002
| Seeded: 68.55.145.196
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