Controlling "Lawn Ivy" with Non-Selective Herbicide

Identification and Challenge

"Lawn ivy" (likely ground ivy/creeping charlie) resists selective broadleaf herbicides in weed-and-feed products. Its waxy leaves and creeping habit make it particularly persistent.

Effective Control

1. Glyphosate (Roundup) - non-selective, kills everything
2. Apply to actively growing foliage
3. Wait for complete kill (7-10 days)
4. Reseed immediately - no soil residual
5. Multiple applications likely needed
6. Hand-pull future escapes promptly

Key Advantage

Glyphosate doesn't translocate through soil; safe to reseed once foliage is dry. No waiting period required.