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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 5, 2015
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    Yes - you are not alone. I googled this and came across many incidences of people who have had adverse reactions to virginia creeper such as:

    http:\\www.coverockfarm.blogspot.com\2008\05\virginia-creepy-i-mean-creeper.html

    For more information on virginia creeper, please visit the following links:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 3, 2015
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    It is very hard to hurt or kill Creeping Virginia.

    You can use plant ties to attach it to the trellis or structure your working with.

    Here is a great link with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm

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    davesnelson on
    June 30, 2015
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    On further investigation, there are dry crumbly lesions in the bark of the twigs. I have sent 6 photos of the plant to questions@gardeningknowhow.com as I could find a facility to post them on this forum. Thank you all.

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    davesnelson on
    June 30, 2015
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    Hello downtoearthdigs, thank you for your reply. I have looked at the plant and there are no obvious signs of infestation. That said, I will invest in a bottle of Neem Oil as you suggest. Is it safe to trim back the vines at this time of year? Thanks again. Dave.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 30, 2015
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    Do you see any signs of insects, bugs or disease.
    Leaf Hoppers, Scale and Japanese Beetles can do damage to Virginia Creeper.

    You can treat the vines with Neem OIl.
    You also can trim back any dead vines.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 1, 2015
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    Damp weather then followed by dry weather can stress plants and invite insects and fungus.
    Virginia Creeper is generally a hardy vine and a vigorous grower.

    I would trim back the vine. Then treat with Neem Oil
    Neem Oil acts as both a fungicide and insecticide.
    Here are a few links for you.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 13, 2015
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    I'm not sure the vine had anything to do with this. Is is actually quite common for daisies to fall over, especially as they get taller--and when the temps climb. Mine do this all the time. You can always stake them or trim them back once flowering has ceased. In many cases this will also promote another round of blooms.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2015
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    Yes, there are. You are looking for what is called an extension lopper or a long reach lopper and will be as long as you need. They come as a mini manual chain saw or with a true lopper head. They will have a string/handle that reaches to the ground and allows you to operate it from the ground.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 22, 2015
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    Yes, you can prune the plant down to a workable size for your project.
    It will recover well and quickly!

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm

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