The morning glory vine I’m holding in the picture to the right looks benign. In reality, however, it is one of the banes of my existence. You see, it’s not my plant; it belongs to my neighbor. My neighbor, bless his heart, does not pay attention to his beautiful “little” vine. Ipomoea purpurea makes its way over to my yard from under the fence and systematically attempts to invade and conquer everything and anything it can. Yes, it is beautiful, but it can take over in a heartbeat and smother all that you hold dear in your garden. [Read more…]
