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 How
can I remove Boston ivy holdfasts from vinyl siding?
To
remove Boston Ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
holdfasts from vinyl siding, make a 3:1 solution of water and bleach with a
splash of dish detergent. Put it in a spray bottle, and spray one area at a time
(about 3' x 3') and use a medium stiff bristle brush to rub it in. Give it a few
minutes to soak in and then rinse with a garden hose. --Richard, Yorktown,
Virginia
(N.B.: I would try this on an inconspicuous area first to
make sure it doesn't bleach the color from your siding.)
USDA plant profile:
http://plants.usda.gov/cgi_bin/topics.cgi?earl=plant_profile.cgi&symbol=PATR6
Image of holdfasts of this plant:
http://www.botgard.ucla.edu/html/botanytextbooks/generalbotany/typesofshoots/tendril/a1173tx.html
I've
heard about the invasive plant called buckthorn. What does it look like and how
can I get rid of it?
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