How do you get rid of ground ivy?
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Fred Malcolm
I have a large area of my yard that has been taken over by ground ivy and I want to gone? It's impossible to pull it out. How do I kill it and keep it from coming back?
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Hi Fred,
Ground ivy is tough to get rid of just about anywhere it grows. It will take constant vigilance to keep it out of your yard, partly because of the way it spreads. I found an article that should help you keep it under control. Wishing you the best!
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/kill-ground-ivy-manually-68696.html
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You do not pull out, you must dig out at the root ball. It is not easy, I will give you that. Hire a clean up crew to do for you if that is easier, then treat the area. There are a number of products you can apply to stop it from growing back. I personally have not used any of them as I have pets and a toddler next door to consider so I go the environmentally friendly route which is boiling water, Epsom salt and boiling water or vinegar.