Ground Ivy. I. Hate. Ground. Ivy.
Hate. Yes, it is a strong word, but it applies in this case. Ground Ivy grows all winter. It is a member of the mint family, I believe, which really says everything you need to know. On top of growing all winter, it grows under things, so it will grow under and through any mulch, hay, or newspaper you may have down to deter weeds:
It forms mats of vegetation that chokes out all other plants:
The worst part about Ground Ivy is that it roots at every nodule that produces leaves, which is every 2 inches or so. If you have nice, loose soil the Ground Ivy will pull up fairly easily. If not, you are pulling it out at every nodule, which can take FOREVER:
Hate. Yes, it is a strong word, but it applies in this case. Ground Ivy grows all winter. It is a member of the mint family, I believe, which really says everything you need to know. On top of growing all winter, it grows under things, so it will grow under and through any mulch, hay, or newspaper you may have down to deter weeds:
It forms mats of vegetation that chokes out all other plants:
The worst part about Ground Ivy is that it roots at every nodule that produces leaves, which is every 2 inches or so. If you have nice, loose soil the Ground Ivy will pull up fairly easily. If not, you are pulling it out at every nodule, which can take FOREVER:
