How to kill one plant next to others?
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I planted a sweet pea vine several years ago, but it has never flowered properly. I would like to get rid of it and have tried digging it out to no avail. It is right next to a rosebush and other plants. Is there a way to kill it without hurting adjacent plants?
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Janet Pizaro
on Apr 09, 2018
only by smothering it out with heavy black plastic -
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Rowgop (Pam)
on Apr 09, 2018
Best thing try to dig up -
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Seethebeauty
on Apr 09, 2018
In keeping with Pung's idea, I would cut the plant as close to the roots as you can and spray the exposed stems with plant killer (weed killer, whatever the gardening dept. recommends is best) on a non-windy day and wait. Repeat as necessary. -
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Amanda
on Apr 09, 2018
HI Kitty. First cut the plant back as far to the ground as you can. Cut a piece of black plastic, or fabric that will fit over the plant and then put it over the plant for a few weeks. It should kill it off. -
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Nancy Turner
on Apr 09, 2018
Going further on Pung and Seethebeauty's idea, paint the killer on the exposed freshly cut stem. That way you know for sure that no spray will get on any of your other plants and will only kill the sweet pea vine down to the roots. If you still notice sprouts, just repeat it, some plants are tenacious and it may take more than one try. -
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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Apr 09, 2018
Here is an article that might help - Kill Plants -
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Chas' Crazy Creations
on Apr 09, 2018
I hope it helps - good luck :)
Janet Pizaro
on Apr 09, 2018
Rowgop (Pam)
on Apr 09, 2018
Seethebeauty
on Apr 09, 2018
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