Subj : Re: Ivy
To   : Dave Drum
From : Mike Powell
Date : Fri Jul 26 2024 08:43:34

 > 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)=
 
Something I meant to ask... I have Epsom salts.  I assume that I should mix
them with water, just like I would for medicinal purposes?

Mike
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