How can I get rid of this vine that's taking over my periwinkle?

by CarolScarborough

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The vine with the larger two leaves is the one I want to kill. I have been pulling out the vine which spreads under ground only to have it come back. Help!Carol

q this vine is taking over my periwinkle vinca how can i get rid of it

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Susan Ellis Yamakawa on May 07, 2019

I can feel your pain- I hope you get help

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Kelli L. Milligan on May 07, 2019

I have that too. Others paint Round up on the unwanted leaves with good luck.

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Linda Sikut on May 07, 2019

Hi Carol,
I have that too! I just pull it out every spring and fall, but your question got me thinking. Kelli mentioned painting it with Round Up. I'm wondering if painting it with plain white vinegar would work? I don't know for sure, but it's worth a try before using a chemical. Vinegar takes a few days to work and it should be done when there is no rain in the forecast. I'm going to try it. Wishing YOU the best.

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- Lynn Sorrell on May 07, 2019
  
  no----vinegar only kills plant tops use the Round-Up.....Round-up.....it's absorbed thru plant leaves then into stem/stalk then root system killing plant. you need to add food coloring so you can tell where you are spraying ,hold sprayer down on plant leaves you are spraying,don't spray in wind/slightest breeze,don't get in wet solution(it dries quickly),wear disposable gloves.....follow the safety instructions on bottle it has always said "hazardous" the safety instructions have always been on containers. no special mix of it,buying concentrate & mixing yourself is best but it comes premixed. just respray asap if you see any new growing and do not let plants get flowers/seeds to spread even more. the more you kill just the tops the more the roots/rhizomes spread underground. just look for new plants starting and spray it before it gets out of control.get a good 2 gallon pump sprayer and not a back pack,because if it leaks on you well you could be joining all the civil suits of people who did not heed hazardous warnings.
  
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- Linda Sikut on May 07, 2019
  
  Thanks Lynn, the idea was just a thought. I personally will never use Round Up for many reasons but others might. There are safer products coming on the market that don't contain glyphosate, and work just as good. Thanks for responding.
  
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Ellis on May 07, 2019

You can use cheap, throw-away foam paint brushes for this chore. Dip them in Round-Up and paint the leaves of the unwanted vine or weed. Be sure to wear rubber gloves, and perhaps eye protection.

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