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Weed-and-Feed Damage to Morning Glories: Recovery Steps

Scott's Weed & Feed drifted onto morning glories, killed them. Need to clean soil? The expert says weedkiller (2,4-D or Atrazine) killed them. 2,4-D: cultivate/aerate, safe in 3 weeks. Atrazine: persistent, leaches. Lay fabric, add clean soil layer, wait 3 months. "No safe chemicals; only safe ways."

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