How can I get rid of poison ivy in my garden and yard safely?
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How can I get rid of poison ivy in my yard and on the fence line?'
I've sprayed with something specific for p.i. and also Roundup, but the p.i. still keeps coming back.
Found this article..... http://www.hgtv.com/outdoors/flowers-and-plants/how-to-kill-poison-ivy
bring in a goat management company
The only way I know how to get rid of it is to use RoundUp, and I hate that stuff...
If it isn't a huge overgrowth, I am a believer in pulling it up from the root. Dress appropriately so your skin is covered, wear good gloves and shower immediately after.
Urine :(
Here's a post that might help - https://chascrazycreations.com/home-made-weed-killers/
Hello Char, hope this helps. Fill a garden sprayer with undiluted white vinegar. Spray the poison ivy leaves and crown. Avoid overspray on the surrounding soil. Repeat every few days until poison ivy dieback occurs, same goes true for the poison Oak, avoid getting it on plants you love,
or Cut into the ivy plants severing them, and put undiluted white vinegar on the ends and pull as they die back, repat until you get it all.
Hi Char: First of all, wear protective clothing and maybe even safety glasses. You can use a product called Ground Clear by Ortho. However, it will kill everything it touches, so put it in a spray bottle, or buy the spray, (the refill is cheaper, $5.97 for 24 oz vs $6.97 for a gallon Search Results for ground clear at The Home Depot) and spray the leaves, top and bottom. Put a tarp on the ground to catch any overflow. Also, and this is what I did, was to cut the plant down to about 6" from the ground, putting the cuttings into a bag. Then, I got a syringe filled with the ground clear and injected the remaining stem in several places, and the top. The plant will take the poison to the roots, killing the plant. You may have to do this a couple of times, but it works.
Pay a gardener to do the job. Safer, Quicker and Cheaper in the long run and less hassle too.