How do i get rid of creeping charlie? Can it be eaten?

by Conniehatfield3

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Taking over side & back yard . At least it is green.

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Shoshana on May 11, 2017

You can tackle it with some Borax.

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Elizabeth Michels Pinizzotto on May 11, 2017

It has a peppery taste, apparently some people do eat it as a salad.

You maybe interested in this article about ways to remove it from the yard
https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-kill-creeping-charlie-2131200

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- Conniehatfield3 on May 11, 2017
  
  I Loved this info-so informative from Possible toxcity of borax to herbal benefits possiblities as well. Decided to just live w. this Love/ hate relationship for now! LOL.
  
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Lynn on May 11, 2017

And in Calif I'm searching for Creeping Charlie. It makes a beautiful hanging basket plant!!

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