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Posted by RobertPatrick on May 31, 2008, 8:40 pm
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>> What is on your property is yours to maintain. If the neighbor has
>> dandelions, and the seeds blow onto
>> your lawn, is your neighbor supposed to come over and pull up those
>> that grow?
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>> Just cut the runners, cut what has wrapped around the tree. When you
>> have cut all that you can, then
>> spray regularly when new sprouts arise with Roundup or some such.
>> I've seen ivy strangle sizeable trees,
>> so it should be controlled.
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> Just a note that ivy is waxy, so Roundup is most effective on new
> growth. There are lots of folks who bring
> their houseplants to Florida and love that they can stick anything in
> the ground and see it take off. Ivy,
> asparagus fern, wandering jew, etc., are really crappy in the landscape
> here. Asparagus fern, like ivy, is
> just about impossible to get rid of by digging/pulling. Cutting it down
> and spraying new growth with Roundup
> is suprisingly effective. It might mean crawling around under hedges,
> but once under control it's no big deal.
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> I would be sure to make lots of cuts on the stems of the ivy surrounding
> the tree - the dead vines can persist
> long enough to strangle a good tree as it grows. Be sure it is all cut
> at the base as well.
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> When you get down to just a few sprouts, just spot treat when there are
> two or three new leaves. Keep at
> it and you will be able to keep it contained.
>
If it kills your hedge, then put up a solid wood fence. Because if you
have to do so much work and she doesn't care or help, then the heck with
her and she can look at a fence.
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