FarmI wrote:
Zero doesn't work, it's far too weak. I've foudn it only knocks
it back
for a while and it then starts off again. I've been trying to
eradicate
a huge wad of from a large bed for at least 10 years and the
only thing
that seems to work is tree and blackberry poison which has 50g/L
TRICLOPYR present as Butoxyethanol Ester.

I second this. Zero is a waste of time. Spraying the leaves is a
waste of time.

Wear a mask and long sleeves. Shower afterwards.

Cut the ivy back to about 30cm stalks above the ground. Paint the
stalks with tree/blackberry killer. If any more pops up, paint it too.

Be prepared to do it 2-3 times at 6 month intervals.

I *hate* ivy, but at least it composts OK.

Andrew
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Andrew Gabb
email: Adelaide, South Australia
phone: +61 8 8342-1021
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