Its covering 2500 feet(too much to dig up) of my new back yard where I'd like to have grass ASAP. I heard that crabgrass killler might work?
2007-06-17 14:30:24 · 7 answers · asked by lynchy_hi 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
The Ivy removal methods and tactics which follow were developed by Ivy Removal Project Youth Crews based on their considerable experience in the field. The removal experiences and field testing of the 1994 and 1995 summer youth crews were summarized and developed as written techniques by the 1995 summer youth crew. These methods have been used, tested, evaluated, and modified as appropriate by the several summer and winter youth crews.
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If you want to tackle really large areas and eradicate the Ivy before replanting or trying a different landscaping treatment, try a thick mulch to suppress regrowth and kill the roots. There has been success using wetted down newspaper sections over large areas. Overlap of course. Plan to keep it there for several months. There are staples you can use to hold the newspaper sections down. Newspaper is biodegradable and will eventually deteriorate. If you try using plastic to suppress regrowth and kill the roots, use opaque plastic and plan to leave it there for quite a while.
If you choose to use herbicides, be sure you read and follow directions carefully. Still be prepared to follow-up with hand monitoring and some form of 'mulch.' If you hire someone to clear Ivy and herbicides will be used, be certain whomever you retain is qualified to use herbicides and be prepared to monitor their compliance with the product's described methods of application.
If the Ivy on your property seems too daunting and you do not feel you can afford to hire professional assistance, consider having a No Ivy League picnic for your friends and/or neighbors. Make it fun with prizes for longest vine, biggest root, etc. Have music. Have an Ivy-pun contest. Serve good food. Hey! How did folks raise all those barns!
2007-06-24 20:27:36 · answer #1 · answered by treebird 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have heard that after you spray roundup lay black plastic down and cover it with dirt the sun can not get to the roots of the ivy so it can not grow back
2007-06-25 00:35:59 · answer #2 · answered by nevadagoddess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mow it down and spray it with straight vinegar. Then start digging up the roots.
2007-06-17 21:45:35 · answer #3 · answered by GracieM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go to a Southern States if you have one in the area and ask them, I know they have lots of plant killers and would be the most help. Lowe's or Home Depot maybe able to help ya out some. Good Luck!!!
2007-06-17 21:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by fes1974 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
dig it up by the roots as round up only last for a short time
2007-06-18 08:16:21 · answer #5 · answered by patrick 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Roundup. Best bet is to ask a Reputable Garden Center, or ask your County Agent! !
2007-06-17 21:36:12 · answer #6 · answered by rice_dog 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with your county agent they may have something you can use
2007-06-20 03:17:51 · answer #7 · answered by K M 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋