About Vito Nettis Expertise I can answer most questions regarding vines, both hardy and tropical. I can offer care instructions, vines for specific conditions, i.e., wet-dry, sun-shade. I can also identify vines for you but you must be specific and detailed in your descriptions.
Experience 30+ years of both home and professional gardening experience.
Organizations Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
Education/Credentials Bachelor of Science in Ornamental Horticulture
Question I have two vines which spread about 40 feet on my chain link fence. But all kinds of weeds and junk bushes grow along the fence too. I would like to use an herbicide on the plants but I'm afraid of killing the scuppernongs. Do the roots of the vine spread far from where it's planted?
Answer Art,
Anything you use on the weeds will also kill the grapes, or at least seriously affect them. If these vines are really important to you I would suggest using just plain old elbow grease and pull out as much as you can by hand. After that, either mulch the area well and/or be more diligent in removing unwanted plant growth before it becomes established.
