Probably not a landslide. But those stone are only about 3 foot from a
50 foot drop to the creek. Each location should be evaluated by a number
of things.
Good luck,
LAC
----- Original Message -----
From: <ScotStout(a)aol.com>
To: <INPCRP-L(a)rootsweb.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2006 10:34 AM
Subject: Re: [INPCRP] questions --Creeping myrtle, or periwinkle vinca vine
thanks to jim & l.a. for their responses. right now, this
cemetery is in
a
condition that prohibits mowing. it is treacherous even trying to walk
through
it. i seriously doubt that anyone could get rid of the vinca with any
kind
of weed killer without applying it relentlessly for a year or two... i
had 3
beds of it in my current yard when i moved in and am still finding it
after
trying to remove it for the last 3 years. incidentally, l.a., since its
roots
are extremely shallow, it's not doing anything to stabilize the hillside
in the
cemetery you mentioned. it might slow surface erosion, but it sure won't
slow
down a landslide!
my main concern is whether or not the weed killer would damage the stones,
which is the case. i have contacted my cousin regarding it, and asked him
to
not use it.
thanks for your help, everyone.
scot
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