Subj : Ivy
To   : DAVE DRUM
From : Mike Powell
Date : Tue May 21 2024 09:20:00

> Something else you can do - put potassium nitrate (saltpeter) or Epsom
> salts on the stump .... whether a vine or a tree. It kills the root and
> promotes rot and breakdown underground of the woody left-overs. I had
> a problem with several eruptions of a "Tree of Heaven" (aka Hobo Jungle
> Tree) which kept growing back if cut. Saltpeter put paid to that. And
> I learned that the root system on that plant is often very extensive.
> There were Trees of Heaven dying for almost a block around. And I did
> not have to use "forever" chemicals or Round-Up to get 'er done..  Bv)=

That is a good idea.  I shall have to try that on a few woody weed plants I
need to cut out.

Mike


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