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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 22, 2017
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    This is Creeping Charlie.
    This article will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/kill-creeping-charlie.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 5, 2017
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    This is a link with information on how to control Creeping Charlie.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/kill-creeping-charlie.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 10, 2017
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    This article will help you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/kill-creeping-charlie.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    August 6, 2017
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    Triclopyr and dicamba are 2 broadleaf herbicides for creeping charlie. Both of these are available at most hardware stores and Home Depot, lowes, etc. Herbicides are required to list which plants are susceptible to the product and which grasses it can safely be used on. Most herbicides work best when the plant is actively growing; in this case that means when weather starts to cool. Read the instructions carefully because it may suggest repeat applications. Depending on how extensive the weed is, you may want to overseed the lawn early this fall and start it on a regular fertilizer program. Again, the herbicide label will tell you how long to wait after the application before sowing. Here is an article you might find interesting: https://www.thespruce.com/how-to-kill-creeping-charlie-2131200

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    March 22, 2018
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    Addendum: it is possible to control ground ivy by pulling. This takes some serious patience and time. As you have discovered, the vine goes up and over and beneath other parts of the vine making is very difficult to hand remove it from an established location. If possible, dig up the entire clump and sift out the roots. Creeping charlie tends to infest areas that are shady and moist. Anything you can do to change those conditions will help keep it out. In my experience, if your neighbors have this weed, so will you. Keeping it to a "dull roar" may be your best strategy if you don't want to use herbicide.

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    MichiganDot on
    March 22, 2018
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    This is creeping charlie, aka ground ivy. Hand removal is difficult as you've no doubt discovered. Bits of root left in the soil will send up a new shoot. In addition, there are often seeds in the soil waiting for ideal conditions to sprout. Control most often involves herbicide and more than one application is usually necessary. Use one that is safe for lawns such as Ortho Weed B Gon

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    September 26, 2018
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    Dicamba and/or triclopyr active ingredients will do it:
    https://www.domyown.com/monterey-spurge-power-p-2857.html

    Ortho Weed-B-Gone with triclopyr is often recommended.

    Be aware that these herbicides can be taken up by tree roots that extend into the lawn area. Herbicide damage in trees can be disfigured and discolored leaves and possible branch die-back.

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