Is there a way to stop Morning Glory vines gone invasive?

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Lazarpl Tulsa, OK May 17, 2011

I planted some Morning Glories 3 or 4 years ago, they were beautiful that summer, but now they've invaded my two garden patches by sprouting up everywhere! Last year they covered one fence where I was trying to grow green bean vines, and now they're coming up everywhere throughout my garden areas. I've been pulling each sprout I find, but the next day there are always lots more. Is there any way to get rid of them in a vegetable garden area?
Thanks for any ideas.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 18, 2011

A bit of info for you. I call MG's Nature's Gotcha plant....grin Diligent use of a pre-emergent like Amaze or Preen is useful to keep new seeds from sprouting...and frequent cultivation of the soil will also help.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/15/AR2006111500315.html

http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=2636

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goldenway Hudson, NY(Zone 5a) May 18, 2011

I hear you!! After the the flower is dead pick it so it does not produce seeds and then the it won't self seed.

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duck_toller Middleton, WI(Zone 4b) May 18, 2011

Had the same problem with Ajuga Reptans. I'm using a combination of Roundup, digging them up, laying newspaper and mulch on top and mowing anything that gets in the lawn. Bad news is I think the bugleweed is winning.

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Lazarpl Tulsa, OK May 18, 2011

Thank you so much for the links, your advice, and sharing your experiences! It sounds like persistence is the key, along with other strategies.

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) May 19, 2011

You are welcome...best of luck in your "battle"...grin Moon

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