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Old 31-05-2009, 11:33 PM posted to rec.gardens
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Default Brambles and Poison Ivy

It's true that RoundUp should be used on the plant when its leaves are
out in full. But, you can also just cut the vines down to ground
level and pull the rest of them out of the ground. Getting rid of the
underground roots is the best way to keep it from growing back. If
you are allergic to poison ivy, get somebody else to do it or else use
a pair of good work gloves and keep your arms well covered. Ditto for
the brambles.

On May 30, 7:33*pm, RK77 wrote:
Hi

I've recently started clearing up my garden.

The garden is decent size around 16 meters in length. I've noticed that
around 6-7 fences are pretty much completed by Poison Ivy (climbing) and
its growing fast. I also noticed that there are small similar plants
growing in some other parts of the garden as well, they are pretty
small though.

The other problem is the brambles, garden was pretty much cover with
brambles but I've cut it down with hedge trimmers to the soil level and
cover it up with cardboard. I haven't yet put any mulch down as I wan't
to grow proper hedge so waiting for it to completely die.

Can some advices what is the best method to get rid of both of these
weeds. and if the cardboard will work then how much time should i leave
it before planting any hedge.

Thanks in advance.

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RK77