Either I’m not allergic to poison ivy (it’s possible, 15% of people aren’t!), or I’ve somehow miraculously avoided it for twenty five years. That seems impossible, since I was a Girl Scout for thirteen of those years, and went camping at least twice a year. I still go camping now, and love hiking and taking walks outside in flip-flops. Anyway, most people aren’t so fortunate. Poison ivy contact can cause massive breakouts, rashes, itching, and is contagious. No one wants that in their yard; especially if they have pets or young children who like to explore. Check out this post by Amy at Tenth Acre Farm for how to get rid of poison ivy for good:
-Don’t get rid of it unless it’s really in your way; it plays a valuable role in local ecosystems as its berries feed birds
-If you do need to get rid of it, get a good chemical herbicide and spray it over the area.
-Sheet mulching over the area after killing the poison ivy will keep it from growing back.
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