permaculture

[Miekal And <dtv@mwt.net>]

Miekal And wrote:
> 
> >
> >Also, has anyone tried sheetmulching poison ivy?  Ive got some spots
> >appearing in our nut orchard that are still managable & would like to do
> >something before they take over the whole orchard.


John Knapp wrote:
> Sheet mulched(with cardboard) several areas where I had pulled out large
> stands of poison oak.  So far, no sign of new sprouts in those areas - but
> it may be to soon to know for sure(6 weeks).  Haven't tried it in any areas
> where I did not pull out most of the plants first.  Think it's worth a try.
> Will let you know as my experiments with vinegar and sheet mulching, and
> probably citric acid, go on.


dont think we'll be pulling out the poison ivy by hand,  if I think
about poison ivy too long I break out & start itching, let alone touch
it, even with a space suit on.

miekal