Morning Glory, also known by the name Bindweed, or by the scientific name Convolvulus arvensis is one of those very interesting plants that seems to fill the role of both flower and weed. Simply put, it is a weed to those who do not like it, and a flowering vine to those who do. Frankly it doesn't really matter if you view it as a weed or the most beautiful plant under the sun. The reason for this is that if you are not careful with this particularly aggressive plant, you can find it killing off all your other plants in a relatively short amount of time. Use these steps to help either get rid of your Morning Glory, or to keep it in check.
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2015-07-10 13:11:08
vivian skeggs
I made an error in the amount of seasons I have bee battling Morning
Glories.....should have said "4" seasons,, not 44, although it feels like it!!!
2015-07-10 13:08:30
vivian skeggs
I have been battling Morning Glory vines for the past 44 seasons. Each fall, I think I have pulled all he roots out and the very next spring, there they are again. I have never see4n such an aggressive plant other than Ivy. I am overflowing eith them again as I am not up to going outside and battling those demons on a daily basis. I am going to be drastic and use Round-Up the next cooler day/evening. All this from ONE packet of seeds
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