Remove barberry plants by digging, hand-pulling, or using a weed wrench. Always wear thick leather gloves to protect against ...

As we transition into fall, many of us have been busy catching up on chores in the garden that went by the wayside during the summer — things like weeding flower beds and pulling up and replacing ...

Q: I write for clarification about eradicating bindweed. Your response was to use half-strength Round-Up in a floral pick, then “Cut the weed stem and place the ends into the pick.” I have English Ivy ...

English ivy, Virginia creeper and other perennial vines are sometimes found growing up the trunks of trees in landscapes and wooded areas. They are more obvious in winter months than other times of ...

Unwanted vines from a neighbor’s yard can damage fences, overwhelm flower beds, and spread quickly if not addressed early. Start by identifying the vine and verifying fence ownership before politely ...

Q: I have snailseed vines in several of my beds. I have tried pulling them out, spraying them with a weedkiller, and tying them off with a plastic bag to deprive them of air. Nothing has killed them.

English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to North America by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely appreciated ...