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Re: poison ivy!

Hi -
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>     I seem to have a crop of poison ivy that has appeared in my perennial
>     beds. I'm searching for an all-natural method to get rid of the 
>     growing plants. They're taking over my lilies, juniper, good ivy,  >
   moss... not to mention, which I will, my driveway and patio table.>     
>     I hesitate to use Roundup or any other chemical weed killer that will
>     probably hurt the eco-system. Got any suggestions?">

Forget all-natural in this case. Roundup is relatively safe since it breaks
down quickly. Given the way it's in the plants, I would try a technique I
read about in which you put on rubber gloves to protect against the soil,
and put the Roundup on a cloth.  Use that to apply the stuff directly to
the poison ivy plants.  If the Roundup touches other plants they will be
killed, too. 

I hear that poison ivy is hard to kill no matter what, but it's worth trying!

Beth
Northern VA
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