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  Just one problem

  I really agree with Umbra that the problem is us and that we should learn to love everything that grows in our yards.  The yard I have right now has the most plant diversity I've ever seen in one lawn.  I have grass, dandelions, clover, wild violets, creeping Charlie, and countless plants I can't name.  I actually find it entertaining just to walk around and study all the different plants, and I think anyone who wants just grass covering their entire lawn must be out of their mind.  There is only one plant I have that I don't want: poison ivy.  I recently discovered it growing on my house, and I've been just trying to stay away from it while I look for some safe way to deal with it.  I was hoping Umbra would suggest something to kill those few plants we have a reason not to want.  Her "pull it up by the roots" suggestion, though practical, is not something I feel comfortable doing in this case.  Does anyone else have a  suggestion for safe disposal of poison ivy?On Umbra on herbicides and lawns posted 3 years, 6 months ago 6 Responses