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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 2, 2015
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    I would first prune them back to the ground and dig up the shrubs, getting as much of the root system as possible. Then I would treat the area with Round-up to kill any remaining roots. Of course, there's a chance that some roots may get by you, so additional applications may be needed if you notice an new shoots popping up. If this happens, simply spray the shoots.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 7, 2015
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    Consider burying barriers around the beds to help keep the roots out. If you are sure that the roots are from the trees, it may be that the trees find something in the beds that they need and this is making them aggressive in their root growth. You may want to have the soil closer to the trees tested so that you can determine if there is anything the trees are lacking that you can add. They may also be seeking water. Make sure that the trees are getting enough water as well.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 4, 2015
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    Salt can be used to kill weeds, but it would be difficult to direct it to just the weeds. If splashed onto other vegetation that also most likely would be killed.
    The most common way to keep your lawn relatively weed free is the use of a weed and feed product.

    I have listed a few links for you that may be of help and help your lawn!

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/using-salt-to-kill-weeds.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/lawn-fertilizer-tips.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm

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    Heather on
    June 7, 2015
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    Yes, vinegar will pretty much kill any plant that it comes into contact with, including grass, so spot spraying is advised to prevent 'keeper plants' from being affected. Vinegar is also safe for pets. This article has other pet-friendly ideas for weeds: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 16, 2015
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    I would recommend some kind of landscape cloth be used.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/common-garden-mistakes.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2015
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    There are a few varieties of Burr Weeds.

    Yours could be Burclover.

    https://plants.usda.gov/plantguide/pdf/pg_mepo3.pdf
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/burr-medic-weed.htm

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    Heather on
    June 20, 2015
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    Sounds like you came across some poison ivy. They have thick, woody and hairy vine growth. It could also be one of the plant's kissing cousins, poison oak or sumac.

    Both glyphosate herbicides (Roundup) or triclopyr herbicides (Brush-B-Gon) are good poison ivy killers. Apply the herbicide to the leaves of the plant and the fresh cuts in the vine. It will regrow as even the most powerful herbicide will not kill all of the roots, BUT as the plant regrows, spray the herbicide on any new growth. Even the strongest herbicides must be applied several times before being able to fully eradicate poison ivy or their cousins.

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