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To: Diana in Wisconsin
We are getting roller coaster weather in Southern California n - days of 90 degree weather followed by 70 degree weather for a few days, then back to 90 degree weather. Typical for this time of year. Garden is looking a little shaggy at the moment...

Made the mistake of planting this:

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Knowing they are invasive - I had to pull it out of my orange trees and roses - not an easy job.

Now, how can I get rid of it??

Happy Gardening!

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17 posted on 10/02/2021 7:05:55 AM PDT by Bon of Babble (Rigged Elections have Consequences)
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To: Bon of Babble

Everything looks very pretty! I don’t think things are looking shaggy at all!

Morning Glories. So BEAUTIFUL, but they are related to Bindweed, so while it takes some effort, here’s some help:

“Vigilance and persistence are the two most useful weapons in your arsenal against bindweed. Watch for signs of this vine, and remove it as quickly as possible.2 The best way to get rid of bindweed is to cut it off at soil level. Don’t bother pulling it up; it will just sprout wherever you tore the roots—and it is virtually impossible to get all the roots out. By continually cutting it off at ground level, and doing it as soon as you possibly can, you will eventually starve the plant (since it will be unable to photosynthesize), and it will die. Be patient! You may have to do this many times, but it will eventually do the trick.”

https://www.thespruce.com/controlling-and-preventing-bindweed-2540090

I have some bindweed that needs cutting in my front landscaping. Now that all the scaffolding is down from the house-painting project, I can get at it. It has wrapped itself around one of my Karl Foerster grasses and has pretty much brought that stately grass down to the ground. Evil stuff!


24 posted on 10/02/2021 7:27:46 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust post-Apocalyptic skill set. )
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To: Bon of Babble

Morning glory invasion! How do you get rid of it? Determination and patience. Continuously.


54 posted on 10/02/2021 3:56:59 PM PDT by hoe_cake (A Descendant of the Signers of the Constitution. )
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