Re: Invasive groundcover - bishop's gout

Well, I've heard it got its name because even the Bishop swears, while
trying to get rid of it.  I don't think you're alone, Chris.

Subject: Re: Invasive groundcover/vinca minor, AKA periwinkle


>> In my experience, several applications of Roundup will NOT get rid of
>> it.  Maybe a bomb would.  Nothing else we have tried will kill it.
>> Pulling it out, including every last bit of root, won't do it.  It is
>> incredibly fast and aggressive, and has roots that are strong and long
>> and ferocious, and it also self-sows.  It strangles everything.  But it
>> is relatively pretty.
>
>Yes, bishop's gout has been the bane of my gardening existence.  A couple
>of years ago the flowerbeds around the yard had nothing else in them.  I
>waged an all-out war armed with Roundup and a turning fork, and I've
>finally gotten rid of almost all of it.
>
>There are still clumps that pop up in the middle of my perennials, but I
>yank them as soon as possible.  I'll NEVER willingly grow that plant
>because of all the trouble that it has caused me.  :)
>
>Chris (who feels quite strongly about the subject)
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