How can I clean and get rid of bad weed and bad vines on my back yard?
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Ana
I have a back yard that have bad vines, that sticks to the ground and trees, I would like to get rid of them, without damaging the soil, so I can plant wild flowers all over.
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First be sure it isn't poison ivy. Then you can cut the vines at ground level. Cover the remaining plant with a dark tarp or heavy cardboard/carpet remnants. Once the plant dies back, it should be easier to rip out the remaining roots. This is slow process.
I agree with Chris, suffocating them out first with a dark tarp or layered newspaper is how to prep your soil for a new garden.
Saw tthis on Hometalk just last week (should work for your project): http://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/pest-repeller/how-i-eliminated-goutweed-in-my-front-garden-29236280
How I Eliminated Goutweed in My Front Garden