very dark green and it’s almost impossible to dig out? Help! L.J., Port Orange Answer: Sounds like Smilax rotundifolia, commonly called greenbriar. This perennial vine, with tendrils and thorns ...

When the vines have gotten some length on them, and while they are growing vigorously and still light green, mix a small batch of Roundup Super Concentrate with water, at about half the strength ...

This thorny perennial vine has waxy, heart-shaped leaves ... The clusters of lacy yellow flowers provide a warm contrast to its dark-green leaves. The 1-inch, orchidlike blooms are followed ...

The crown of thorns is a striking houseplant with bright green foliage and tiny flowers ... Its common name comes from the ...

you too can have this stunning plant thrive on your window sash. Native to Madagascar, crown of thorns are a variety of blooming succulent. Their bright green leaves will remain year-round ...

There’s always a shiny green vine with razor-sharp thorns blended in the foliage and limbs of the shrubs. These culprits seem to get worse each growing season. The culprit is Smilax sp.