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Gardening

NJCher

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10. I feel the same way

Reply to slightlv (Reply #4)

Wed Aug 2, 2023, 11:50 AM

Aug 2023

I just couldn't live with myself:

That's why I refuse chemicals. I couldn't live with myself if I knew something I did had harmed or killed one of these critters, wild or domestic.

Life is tough enough in the "wild," let alone humans using harmful chemicals.

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I think I just found the poison ivy equivalent of the massive creature from the movie 'Alien' [View all] Siwsan Jul 2023 OP

Nuke it from orbit. It's the only way to be sure. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jul 2023 #1

Truly the answer to so many problems these days. NT Probatim Jul 2023 #3

Would vinegar be a solution? 2naSalit Jul 2023 #2

I have so much poison ivy slightlv Jul 2023 #4

Unfortunately the only thing I've found that works is a spray called Brush Killer Siwsan Jul 2023 #7

Sounds a lot like my continuing battle with it. WestMichRad Jul 2023 #9

I feel the same way NJCher Aug 2023 #10

Borrow a goat; they love poison ivy brer cat Jul 2023 #5

I wish I could have a small herd of goats to keep the back lot grass in check! Siwsan Jul 2023 #8

I have snuffed giant poison oak vines. usonian Jul 2023 #6