Re: How to Control Gound Ivy?

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I'm sure that someone will tell you to just keep raking it or  covering it 
with a tarp to control it organically. Other than massive fire, I  wouldn't 
count on it. Chemcials that control it have dicamba in the formulation.  
Confront is an herbicide that controls it very well. It works in the fall but  
make sure your lawn is thoroughly wet. Best after a day or two of soaking 
rain.  Otherwise you might fry some of your grass. Borax is also 
recommend...can't  remember the amount but you can only ever use it once and it does 
kills  earthworms and other beneficials, not to mention it's not great to 
breathe in  either. Cut your grass high to shade it, be vigilant when blooming and 
keep  raking.
denise

"There's a few things I've learned in life: always throw salt  over your 
left shoulder, keep rosemary by your garden gate, plant lavender for  good 
luck, and fall in love whenever you can" 

"Practical Magic"  

In a message dated 5/6/2011 2:17:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
loisdan@juno.com writes:

Hi  Everyone,

A few years ago, some ground ivy sneaked in with a gift of  irises from my
friend's garden. I loved its tiny flowers and it held the  soil on my berm
in place so well, that I paid little attention to the fact  that it had
started to creep into the lawn. Last summer I fought a losing  battle with
a rock rake and hand weeding. Now it is threatening to take  over the
entire lawn on one side of the house. Any suggestions about how to  beat
it back without killing everything with chemicals and starting  over?

Thanks,
Lois

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