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How do I get rid of Autumn Clematis?
I did not plant this beautiful but pesky vine. The vine is growing between my holly bush and the fence line. It grows to cover the entire holly bush. I have tried cutting it down to the ground and yanking it by its roots to no avail. I can't take down the fence or move the holly bush to get a shovel in there. Any ideas?
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Permalink Reply by Georgeanne J. Ingram on -
Well like my friend who pulled out all my ivy for me, you have to 'shovel' those roots out to make sure you get all those trailers also.
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Permalink Reply by Rich Bishop on -
I agree, you must dig, dig, dig. Try roundup , and don't let it go to seed. Keep cutting it down and don't let it make food for itself. After a while (2 seasons) it may just poop out .
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Permalink Reply by Lee Ann Phillips Zone 7B N.TX on -
Well, I myself like to be organic, but I suppose if you get desperate you could paint the new leaves with Round-Up to kill it. But be darn sure not to get any on the holly bush. That's why I said "paint it". Take a brush and literally "paint" the leaves individually (all that you can reach)-but they have to be actively growing, preferably fresh in the spring.
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