How do I get rid of asparagus fern in my garden?

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How do I get rid of asparagus fern in my garden?  It's invading my pacasandra and lillies!

Phil a · Answer

1/4 stick dynamite ? -)
Seriously, they are very 'hardy' to say the least and very hard to get rid of.
All I can offer is what we did... wet the ground, pull and dig, pull and dig... repeat until the desired effect is met. Or until you give up... whichever comes first. 
:-0
Best of luck...
Phil

Connie · Answer

I agree with Phil! They are so invasive and after having one years ago, I swore I'd never have another. With that said, I did get rid of it by digging and digging and digging the area and if another shoot came up, I would get rid of it immediately.

Elizabeth Roy · Answer

I have never had the problem. However, maybe if you cut it back, dig around the base of the plant and carefully pour white vinegar in the trough you dig out, it will kill the roots. I have done this with weeds and other invasive plants. Just be careful you don't get vinegar on any other plants you want to keep! Good luck!

Elizabeth Roy · Answer

Yeah, you won't be able to use the vinegar. Sorry. I guess the old dig, dig, dig is your only option.

Harri · Answer

You are probably right:(!

Phil a · Answer

Well, as far as I know, digging is the only solution. Maybe you could hire some kids from the neighborhood that you trust to do the job right. It might cost you a bit by making it worthwhile for them but it's your hands and back that will be saved. Otherwise you'll just end up with an Asparagus Fern Garden.

Loi7442477 · Answer

I have a nice rose in an oak half barrel. Then I added the asparagus fern. My that look lovely! It’s been years now and I’m wondering if I have to dig up the whole thing in order to rescue and Bare route, Rose. Advice.

Dee · Answer

A good brush killer will get rid of it. I use Amdro

Deb K · Answer

Hello Harri, hope this helps you out.

https://plantophiles.com/gardening/how-to-kill-asparagus-fern/

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