Sign Up
Click on links below to jump to that question.
- Q.Virginia Creeper Vine - I planted one last spring near a garden wall with about equal amounts of sun and shade - also put ...
- Q.Virginia Creeper Vine - Can and how do you take and grow from cuttings?
- Q.Creeping Weed Found In Landscape Beds - Looking for the name of a common creeping weed with 5 leaves that people sometimes mistake for poison ivy.
- Q.How Can I Control Virginia Creeper - Neighbor planted Virginia Creeper on fence between his and my property. It is very invasive into my property. If let ...
- Q.Virginia Creeper Has Completely Defoliated…. - My Virginia creeper has completely defoliated, and I cannot see an obvious reason why. There is no sign of pests ...
- Q.Virginia Creeper - The front of my house was covered in Virginia creeper until one of the spring gales brought two thirds of ...
- Q.Accidental Damage To Virginia Creeper - A workman at our home accidentally cut and removed some of the near to main stem branches of the base ...
Asked by
karen thompson on
June 20, 2016
Santa Fe NMQ.virginia creeper vine
I planted one last spring near a garden wall with about equal amounts of sun and shade - also put in a trellis for support. It grew slowly but fine, and then one day it just started dying back. I was about to pull it and a friend said "let it go, maybe it will come back." Sure enough in early fall, it started going again, but never very large. This spring it started out again doing really well, then this morning I went out to find it fallen over and much of it dried out. I cut the dead parts and watered well (which I have been doing regularly). I also added a little THRIVE to the water, which I got from the local nursery for my trees. I don't know if its the soil or what. I have seen no kinds of bugs on or around it. Can you help me solve this mystery? Or should I just pull it up and plant something else? I live in Santa Fe, NM. Thank you.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 21, 2016A.Creeping Virginia is generally quite easy to grow and forgiving of most soil conditions.
I would give your vine consistent water to help the vine become established.
Water enough for moist soil, not dry or soggy.
Here is a link to refresh you on the care requirements.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm
Was this answer useful?00
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
- Asked by
stevenc on
June 21, 2016
thurles , co. tipperaryQ.virginia creeper vine
Can and how do you take and grow from cuttings?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 22, 2016A.Creeping Virginia is extremely easy to propagate. You can simply lay a vine across the ground and it will take root.
You can take cuttings that have at least 1 node on the cane and bury the node into soil directly or plant in a pot.
It will grow roots very quickly.
A plant will also drop seeds and new plants will be growing around the vine. Look for these small new plants and you can dig up and transplant.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Cjbartlett on
June 25, 2016
34275Q.Creeping weed found in landscape beds
Looking for the name of a common creeping weed with 5 leaves that people sometimes mistake for poison ivy.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 28, 2016A.Without an image I can only guess, Creeping Virginia.
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 14, 2016Q.How can I control Virginia Creeper
Neighbor planted Virginia Creeper on fence between his and my property. It is very invasive into my property. If let go it will spread and try to climb up side of house. The more I trim it, the more it seems to grow. Is there anything I can do to control it?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 14, 2016A.It can be very difficult to get rid of Virginia Creeper. It is considered an invasive plant.
Here is a link that may help with suggestions on how to get rid of it.
As to who will pay for any costs perhaps your neighbor can split any cost incurred.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-control.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
linz777 on
July 23, 2016
BS5 8RBQ.Virginia creeper has completely defoliated….
My Virginia creeper has completely defoliated, and I cannot see an obvious reason why. There is no sign of pests or the roots having been disturbed. The plant is about 7 years old and is normally completely covering the fence in July. In late June/early July it started to look like it was wilting. I watered it even thought I doubted that was the cause, as we had had plenty of rain. The leaves continued to wilt, they reddened slightly and then all fell off! I have never seen a completely bare VC in July! Anybody got any ideas?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 24, 2016A.Creeping Virginia can suffer from pests infestations and fungus issues.
Inspect the vines for any other signs.
I would treat the plant with Neem Oil. Neem Oil works as both an insecticide and fungicide.
Make sure the soil is draining and the rain you mention has not caused root rot.
The other possibility is herbicide damage. Is it possible it could have been sprayed or damaged by herbicide overspray?I would clean up and dispose of any damaged or dropped plant material.
In most cases of Creeping Virginia, it is very hardy and will recover.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-maintenance.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
July 26, 2016Q.Virginia Creeper
The front of my house was covered in Virginia creeper until one of the spring gales brought two thirds of it down. I have contemplated having the rest down, but the root is in my garden and the creeper has spread onto my neighbour's house so theirs would die. Over the years, my neighbours have actively encouraged the growth. Who would be responsible for taking down the dead Virginia creeper and disposing of it and who would bear the cost?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 27, 2016A.It can be very difficult to get rid of Virginia Creeper. It is considered an invasive plant.
Here is a link that may help with suggestions on how to get rid of it.
As to who will pay for any costs perhaps your neighbor can split any cost incurred.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/virginia-creeper/virginia-creeper-control.htm
Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Brian.scott on
August 12, 2016
G12, glasgowQ.Accidental damage to Virginia creeper
A workman at our home accidentally cut and removed some of the near to main stem branches of the base of a wall Virginia creeper that is some 50 feet long. Will the distal portion survive on local water supplies from the wall? Also, the main stem bark has a 25% wound. What should we do to protect or repair this? Thank you
Answered by
Alisma on
August 12, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately the parts of the plant that were cut off from the roots will probably die. If you wish to save some of the vine to plant again, you could try taking a cutting from it.
The main stem is likely to grow back and eventually cover the wall again. This article provides advice for protecting wounds in plants:
https://ag.arizona.edu/yavapai/anr/hort/byg/archive/woundsealants.htmlWas this answer useful?00
Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert
X
Join Us -
Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!