The Hops is very invasive, I've spent many hours digging it out of the ground, mowing it, hacking it out of my trees and can't get rid of it. Also sprayed it with Epsom salts and vinegar and Round up. Didn't harm them a bit! It's killed and distorted my trees and plants. Any suggestions? I've got blisters from my pick and shovel!
Remove the lower foliage from woody vines with a hand saw and place the herbicide triclopyr ester in a 20 percent solution on the vine stems. Ensure that you have the right kind of triclopyr, as some types are not labeled for woody vines. Any drift at all onto the bark of neighboring trees will kill those too. Observe all safety measures on the label, as this chemical can be dangerous to humans and can cause permanent eye damage if not used correctly.
I have very nice vine on my fence that produces very light blue tulip like flowers, have had it for close to 8 years, blooms twice a year sometimes. This year, for the first time, it produced a single large green prickly like pear. Can you identify it ? I live in Port St Lucie Florida. Sincerely,.................John
I could not identify the vine from your information.
It would appear your vine has produced a seed pod.
What is this?
This looks like Hops vine.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/hops/hops-plant-types.htm
There are new starter hop plants growing a few inches from the main vine stems. Can I dig up the starters to transplant?
While the starter plants are actively growing, it is best to allow them to grow up the same trellis as the main plant or add an additional trellis for the additional bines to support themselves.
Next January or February, you can dig and separate the rhizome of the new plant and transplant it into a container. Grow indoors until April or May, then transplant into the garden as described in this article:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/hops/hops-rhizomes.htm
How can I cut off shoots and replant them? Do I need anything or do I leave them in water for a week?
Leaving them in water for an entire week without changing or adding a hormone will end in fungal infections and death of the cutting. Hops cuttings tend to be a little finicky, but will be able to be taken just like most plants. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm
It is 10 years old, no problems. Last year, something left the vine as a skeleton. This year, all was fine for the first month, now it’s being eaten again. I have searched morning, noon and night, and cannot find a single bug or worm on the leaves. I have sprayed 3 times with my Neem oil, and nothing is working. My silver lace vine is fine. HELP
Unfortunately, there are several insect pests that will cause skeletonization of leaves. This article will help you to get started:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/skeletonized-plant-leaves.htm