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Birdfeeder

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5. Bittersweet

Reply to OAITW r.2.0 (Original post)

Tue Apr 23, 2024, 08:15 PM

Apr 23

That, my man, is a trophy sized example of bittersweet. My advice is “Take no prisoners”. The root system on that baby is massive so it’ll send up shoots that you’ll be chasing for seasons to come. Vigilance will be your watchword!

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Day 2 of dealing with an invasive vine. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Apr 23 OP

Is it wisteria ? dweller Apr 23 #1

It's a life long battle. This should have been dealt with 10 years ago. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 23 #2

What area of the country? enough Apr 23 #3

Central Maine. Winter is over. Ground has fully drained. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 23 #4

Bittersweet Birdfeeder Apr 23 #5

May invest in a flame thrower. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 23 #6

I once had a Bittersweet vine that shot roots across the street into my neighbor's lawn. zanana1 Apr 24 #13

My wood chipper would make good mulch Emile Apr 23 #7

This is not wood chiping material....maybe a shredder. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 23 #8

Maybe a burn pile... 2naSalit Apr 23 #9

Thanks happening...a lot of front lawn work.. on the right side as you turn in. OAITW r.2.0 Apr 23 #10

Two birds with one stone! 2naSalit Apr 23 #11

Tell me about it. 18 years ago, I was clearing brush with my Stihl 028.....grabbed a vine that dropped the saw OAITW r.2.0 Apr 23 #12

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