How do i get rid of a yard full of Lantana?

To totally eliminate lantana, you will need to keep trimming regrowth until the plant dies or spray the regrowth until the plant dies

Cut the plant down to a stump. Got rid of that and then dig down about 8 inches or so uhntil you reach a point where there are about 3 hefty roots heading off in 3 different directions from something (for lack of a better way of describing it). I call it the "heart" of the plant (a base about 4" in diameter). I believe there are no roots going down from that point. Use a reciprocating saw to cut through all the roots connected to this heart and remove.

Denise, Here is a link from a website I was visiting about the invasive plant (someone from Austalia said "petrol and a match work well" LOL ... I would never suggest THAT though). I hope the answer below is of help to you:

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"I teach bush regeneration and Lantana is extremely easy to kill. DO NOT SPRAY a large bush, the spray will drift and kill everything in its path.

The best method to use is cut and paint. You cut the plant back using a small saw, lopper or secateurs, then cut the stump off at the base and apply Glyphosate 360g/L. This is a very “safe” herbicide and is widely available in hardware shops and supermarkets under a variety of brand names (round-up being the most commonly known brand). It is very important to get the correct concentration, it must be 360g/L. You apply it to the cut stump within a minute (or so) of cutting it, just paint a bit on with a paint brush. ..."

ASK THE GREENHOUSE HOW TO KILL IT.

Love lantana! I would chop down to ground level and drown with vinegar.

Dig it up, or use an herbicide for 'woody' plants