What is the best way to kill English ivy?
We have a large area and want to get rid of it. Answer: If you want to control English ivy, you must be persistent. Plants can be removed by hand pulling. Frequent mowing close to ground level will eventually starve the plant, but this will take time. The waxy surface of English ivy is a barrier to the ready absorption of herbicides. Some gardeners tell me that they have had luck with an herbicide called Roundup Pro 4L and they apply it in early spring when three-five new leaves have fully expanded. Be aware that this herbicide is non-selective and will kill any non-target plants that the spray touches. Q: Each year I set out calla lily (Zantedeschia aethiopica) rhizomes in late April. Gorgeous foliage appears but no blooms. What am I doing wrong? A: Calla lilies should be grown in full sun or partial shade in fertile soil. You should amend the bed with copious amounts of organic matter, such as compost. Also try using a complete slow-release fertilizer, such as a 9-9-6, at the first s
