Question for Dan Gill: How do you kill poison ivy that is growing in your hedges? —Michael Answer: There is no selective herbicide you can spray that will kill just the poison ivy and not damage your ...

Leafy vines can be pruned any time during the year. Vines that flower in spring should be pruned soon after the bloom. The best time to prune summer-flowering vines is in late winter to early spring.

Most vines benefit from a trim now and then, whether it’s a bit of judicious pinching to redirect growth or more severe pruning to reinvigorate growth. What’s not as apparent is when it’s best to do ...