Also note that ivy is a bit of a problem to work with, because it's
a bit poisonous (not as much as poison ivy, but still a problem). So
whoever does it should have skin covered, and wear a mask.

I believe there can also be a bit of a problem with the smoke if
burnt, but it composts OK if green.

Andrew

wrote:

On Sun, 07 May 2006 23:31:23 +0930, Andrew Gabb
wrote:


wrote:

I have just realised that the ivy growing at the
end of our garden under the sycamore treee (melbourne)
is expanding and expanding across the front lawn.

Short of digging it up and my husband and I are not young
anymore, can I poison this in some way - we have no animals,
neither do the neighbours.

I've had the same problem. Roundup/Zero had little effect on ivy.

I did some research and the best way is to cut it back to about 30cm
of stalk then paint with blackberry killer (available in hardware
stores). You need to do this a couple of times as new leaves appear.


Thank you Andrew, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I could get a
young uni student in to do just that and then use the poison myself.

Ruth.

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Andrew Gabb wrote:
Also note that ivy is a bit of a problem to work with, because it's a
bit poisonous (not as much as poison ivy, but still a problem). So
whoever does it should have skin covered, and wear a mask.

I believe there can also be a bit of a problem with the smoke if
burnt, but it composts OK if green.

Andrew

wrote:

On Sun, 07 May 2006 23:31:23 +0930, Andrew Gabb
wrote:


wrote:

I have just realised that the ivy growing at the
end of our garden under the sycamore treee (melbourne)
is expanding and expanding across the front lawn.

Short of digging it up and my husband and I are not young
anymore, can I poison this in some way - we have no animals,
neither do the neighbours.

I've had the same problem. Roundup/Zero had little effect on ivy.

I did some research and the best way is to cut it back to about 30cm
of stalk then paint with blackberry killer (available in hardware
stores). You need to do this a couple of times as new leaves appear.


Thank you Andrew, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I could get a
young uni student in to do just that and then use the poison myself.

Ruth.

The problem is that it is cumulative. You dont know you are going to
have a problem.
Then it hits you. Its also claimed to be responsible for asthma.
The chap next door got rid of his and ended up with months of treatment.
If only roundup is available use it straight and add some detergent to
try make it stick...
blackbery killer sound good...

On Sun, 14 May 2006 14:38:18 +1000, Jonno
wrote:

Andrew Gabb wrote:
Also note that ivy is a bit of a problem to work with, because it's a
bit poisonous (not as much as poison ivy, but still a problem). So
whoever does it should have skin covered, and wear a mask.

I believe there can also be a bit of a problem with the smoke if
burnt, but it composts OK if green.

Andrew

wrote:

On Sun, 07 May 2006 23:31:23 +0930, Andrew Gabb
wrote:


wrote:

I have just realised that the ivy growing at the
end of our garden under the sycamore treee (melbourne)
is expanding and expanding across the front lawn.

Short of digging it up and my husband and I are not young
anymore, can I poison this in some way - we have no animals,
neither do the neighbours.

I've had the same problem. Roundup/Zero had little effect on ivy.

I did some research and the best way is to cut it back to about 30cm
of stalk then paint with blackberry killer (available in hardware
stores). You need to do this a couple of times as new leaves appear.


Thank you Andrew, as I mentioned in an earlier post, I could get a
young uni student in to do just that and then use the poison myself.

Ruth.

The problem is that it is cumulative. You dont know you are going to
have a problem.
Then it hits you. Its also claimed to be responsible for asthma.
The chap next door got rid of his and ended up with months of treatment.
If only roundup is available use it straight and add some detergent to
try make it stick...
blackbery killer sound good...

Thanks again for the advice Andrew and Jonno.

Cheers, Ruth.