Thought creeping jenny was pretty until it became invasive. How do I get rid of it now. When I pull it out the roots go forever and it just comes back. PNW
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Where is it growing now? Like, is it in your lawn or beds, or both?– gregglesApr 12, 2018 at 19:55
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Also, it appears that "creeping jenny" is used to refer to either Moneywort or Field Bindweed - do you know which one you're asking about?– gregglesApr 12, 2018 at 20:01
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Spray with glyphosate. Follow the instructions. Repeat as necessary.
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If it's field bindweed, glyphosate will knock it back but won't kill it.– JurpApr 14, 2018 at 14:10
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@Jurp - Yes, it will. Follow the instructions. Repeat as necessary. Apr 15, 2018 at 17:08
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Peter - Once established, bindweed roots can grow up to 9 feet deep. RoundUp and 2,4-D will knock it back but will not kill it. If the bindweed is in lawn, the gardener can try 2,4-D/Dicamba at least twice a year. If it's in a garden, then constant pulling of new growth is probably best, so as not to kill nearby garden plants via drift. See: maine.gov/dacf/php/gotpests/weeds/factsheets/… for more info.– JurpApr 15, 2018 at 20:56