How do you kill a Yucca plant?

[Muenkel 0]

I know there's already a thread about killing sucker trees, but my problem is with yucca plants. I've got them taking over my perennial gardens and they're really pissing me off. I've googled my ass off and have found nothing, but then again I'm lame at googling. I've dug the damn plants out but in no time they're back and procreating. I've thought of poisoning the roots but I'm concerned I'll kill the perennials.

Now that it is spring I'm out to rid them once and for all. Do any of you fine genius people know how to accomplish this?

Thanks for your help.

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[LisaH 0]

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I know there's already a thread about killing sucker trees, but my problem is with yucca plants. I've got them taking over my perennial gardens and they're really pissing me off. I've googled my ass off and have found nothing, but then again I'm lame at googling. I've dug the damn plants out but in no time they're back and procreating. I've thought of poisoning the roots but I'm concerned I'll kill the perennials.

Now that it is spring I'm out to rid them once and for all. Do any of you fine genius people know how to accomplish this?

Thanks for your help.

A backhoe. My dad had to tear up his backyard to get rid of it.

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[wojoe 0]

a 20lb propane bottle and a torch

[dnewcomer 0]

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I know there's already a thread about killing sucker trees, but my problem is with yucca plants. I've got them taking over my perennial gardens and they're really pissing me off. I've googled my ass off and have found nothing, but then again I'm lame at googling. I've dug the damn plants out but in no time they're back and procreating. I've thought of poisoning the roots but I'm concerned I'll kill the perennials.

Now that it is spring I'm out to rid them once and for all. Do any of you fine genius people know how to accomplish this?

Thanks for your help.

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[piisfish 140]

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[popsjumper 2]

As any good Mexican Indian will tell you...eat 'em.
You have a cash crop on your hands.

Other than that, a little localized spray of Roundup will do the job. Lightly spray each shoot individually on a non-windy day.

Got some neighbors you don't like? Give 'em a few potted shoots to plant in their garden.

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[jtval 0]

I was thinking more along the lines of using this thing called Dyna.
the propane tank is a good start but if you really wanna get rid of it "dyna might" do the trick.

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[turtlespeed 220]

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I know there's already a thread about killing sucker trees, but my problem is with yucca plants. I've got them taking over my perennial gardens and they're really pissing me off. I've googled my ass off and have found nothing, but then again I'm lame at googling. I've dug the damn plants out but in no time they're back and procreating. I've thought of poisoning the roots but I'm concerned I'll kill the perennials.

Now that it is spring I'm out to rid them once and for all. Do any of you fine genius people know how to accomplish this?

Thanks for your help.

Round Up.

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I was thinking more along the lines of using this thing called Dyna.
the propane tank is a good start but if you really wanna get rid of it "dyna might" do the trick.

Have you considered using Sim - yeah that's the one from Texas . . .

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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[BillyVance 34]

I was gonna say sledgehammer and while you're bashing it scream "die you yippie ki yi motherfucker die!"

But the energy spent doing that isn't worth it.

I like popsjumper's solution. Dig them up and plant them in your disliked neighbor's yard!

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[Nightingale 0]

What's the climate like where you are? Yucca live all over, and depending on the species, there are different ways to kill them. If you live in a dry climate, I'd try overwatering.

[sunshine 2]

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I like popsjumper's solution. Dig them up and plant them in your disliked neighbor's yard!

that is an awesome idea.

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I didn't know Yucca plants grew in Massachusetts.

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[aprilcat 0]

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I didn't know Yucca plants grew in Massachusetts.

Me either! What a surprise! I think one of HIS neighbors doesn't like him and threw them over.

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[lawrocket 3]

Yucca in Massachusetts?????

Kris had a good idea - overwater it. But I don't know about yuccas in Mass - maybe different.

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[jtval 0]

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Kris had a good idea - overwater it.

Um.. Isn't that more commonly called "drowning" it.

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[skydemon2 0]

Here is some good news for you........

http://forums2.gardenweb.com/forums/load/peren/msg0718130510862.html

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[skydemon2 0]

Seems like the best thing to do is accept them and move on!!

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[Broke 0]

Deep Carrot type root. I foresee lots of digging in your future

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[jtval 0]

From What I read you should remove the stump and all dirt with in 400 miles of it. that should get rid of the root system.

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[Gene03 0]

Another option.
Cut them off at ground level, drill a substantial hole straight down into the root, fill with table salt, cap with paraffin wax.
Careful with the amount of salt as it can affect the surrounding soil as well.

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[futuredivot 0]

I'll ask dad later, he planted them under my bedroom windows when I was a teenager and they're gone now.
You might could till the ground and round-up the heck out of it. Go back later and plant what you want

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[DFWAJG 4]

pour boiling water on it. Kills the plant without destroying the environment.

[futuredivot 0]

Really? Does that work on other plants?

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[BillyVance 34]

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I'll ask dad later, he planted them under my bedroom windows when I was a teenager

Smart dad!

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