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6:33 am by webmann in garden pests, repellents
Image by Flatbush gardener via FlickrQ. I have ‘vine weed’* growing around my pond and it is impossible to keep it pulled up out of the ground. It is overtaking everything. What can I do to get rid of this nasty vine?
Looks like miniature white morning glory. Grows about two feet a night when you are not looking! LOL.
A. Well, this is a hard one to call! You do not want to put a chemical on it if there are other plants growing right next door that you want. But, you may consider a weed killer anyway to cut it down in population.
The best way to eradicate it and leave everything as is, is to pull it all out by the roots as deeply as you can go. I know it is work and can seem like a losing battle, but what else can be done? The plants will keep growing as long as there is a structure underground. Keep at it daily, and eventually they will be beat back. At least, let’s hope so!
We also cover the ground with mulch or anything that will keep the sun away from that area. That usually helps to keep things from growing there until I want something growing there.
I had a yard full of gourds, and those big thistles, and anything that I didn’t want. Now, I have elm trees coming all over my yard. I will hit them with the Roundup treatment. This is easy and gets right to the pest, without me getting it on one of my special plants.
A. That is a very unique treatment. Just be careful with those needles!
Keep areas around your garden free of weeds. Stop the life cycle of all weeds by pulling them up before their flowers go to seed. If they seed, you have to go through their cycle once again before ridding them from your beds. Keep one step ahead of the weeds or you will never control them. Be sure to toss all weeds into a garbage can away from your gardens and remove promptly.
Do not add them to your compost pile. Seeds will blow by on their own and you will have to destroy them by turning the pile up and over weekly. Any vegetables you add should be without seeds, too. Don’t forget to add other kitchen wastes as egg shells, coffee grounds and produce scraps.
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