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[–] dumples@kbin.social 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I was hoping that they would have a ground ivy suggestion. I can't plant a tree in the center of my lawn. I have done dutch clover in my lawn which with the grass has slowed the spread. Hopefully the self heal will help next year.

I do love this for the small empty sections of yard. Plant something native to take over

[–] Drusas@kbin.social 3 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I'm not aware of any native plants in my region which can compete with English ivy. It will obliterate everything in its path If you don't aggressively remove it before it completely takes over.

[–] eran_morad@lemmy.world 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Odd, I have a huge, mature patch of English ivy that doesn’t encroach on my grass beyond a given point. Now, if only I could rid myself of ground ivy and yellow woodsorrel…

[–] Drusas@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

I love woodsorel! But it's native here.

Consider yourself extremely lucky with that English ivy.

[–] dumples@kbin.social 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah. I've been pulling it up in mats and spraying it. Neither works but just slows it. The previous owner left it a mess