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 am having a fight w/greenbrier smilax in my yard. I am curious about how you would recommend getting rid of it, or at least the best way of controlling it. It creeps through my azaleas, wisteria, and through boxwoods. I'm sure it can't be good for those plants. Anyway, any ideas you may have I would appreciate, and also wondering what time of year is best to "stage an attack".
thanks,
Shelley Stoker
Answer Hello Shelley,
I would cut the smilax as far back as possible then apply a weed and brush killer to the cut end stems according to label directions. This work best when the plant is actively growing. More than one application may be needed.
