You are here:
Landscaping & Design/kudzu
Advertisement
Question
The back of our property abuts woods and we are getting invasive kudzu from those woods I'm afraid. It seems to be popping up everywhere and on everything. I have cut and pulled but I don't seem to be making any headway. Is there anything I can do to kill this beast??? Thanks for you help.
If I could figure that one out I wouldn't have to buy lottery tickets!! This nasty little plant was imported into the southern US from Asia, and has been cussed at ever since.
I'd check with your local Ag Extension office for your state for their recommened erradication methods. (type in "Ag Extension" and your state's name at google.com)
It is one of the fastest-growing plants known...Kind of like bamboo with attitude.
This website has herbicidal recommendations: http://www.clemson.edu/extfor/vegetation_management/ec656.htm
Good luck with this nasty problem! ~M
Related Articles
Answers by Expert:
Marc Chapelle, RLA
Expertise
As a licensed Landscape Architect, I can answer general questions about style and design, ideas and suggestions for site amenities, larger site-planning issues, or recreation and park design. IF YOU ARE GOING TO ASK FOR A PLANT SUGGESTION GO HERE: http://www.growit.com/PlantInfo/LandScape.htm I prefer you ask somebody else why your petunias are not as perky as they should be...I'd LOVE to tell you how can use those petunias to increase your home's value!
Experience
20+ years of working with homeowners, contractors, developers and local civil engineering/architecture firms. I am located in the dry Great Basin area (Greater Nevada/Utah), so the use of landscape materials OTHER than plants is emphasized. As a licensed Landscape Architect I've worked on both the East and West Coasts.
Organizations
ASLA (ASLA.org)
Education/Credentials
BSLA in Landscape Architecture, 1989
Licensed in NV, CA, & VA - but can answer Q's across the country
Many additional seminars, educational venues, and classes (both taught & attended)
Awards and Honors
Best Multifamily project, 1993
Best Model Home Landscaping, 1993
©2012 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company. All rights reserved.