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May 30, 2005
weedkiller 
We debated for over a month whether to use a weedkiller on the clematis and wisteria that has overtaken the front porch. Oh, the wailing and gnashing of teeth. We are just full of non-toxic, half-assed little details in our shared life.
Anyways, after lots of discussion, we finally decided that we would buy it, we would use it, and we would easily kill the vines. Treat the leaves, and the whole plant dies in 24 hours! Hurrah!
So yesterday, I went out and "treated" the vines. And, of course, nothing has happened. The leaves look no worse for the wear. The plants appear no less robust.
Posted at May 30, 2005
Comments
Why are the bad plants always the strongest? Its like the poison ivy in my yard. Yesterday I covered all with big piles of grass cuttings from mowing the lawn. It kills everything else, hopefully it will kill the poison ivy too.
Posted by: Jon in Michigan at May 31, 2005 9:21 AM
oooh nooo! don't kill them. dig 'em up and we'll plant them. we loves our clematis and wisteria!
Posted by: tszuj at May 31, 2005 9:41 AM