Goodbye Spiky Vines
29 April 2026

Goodbye Spiky Vines

Ask Grumpy

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Grumpy shares advice on how to remove spiky smilax vine for good, explains why black walnut trees produce toxins and which plants can thrive around them, and helps a reader revive a rescued camellia with browning leaves. Plus, the Plant of the Week: White Wedding Hydrangea.



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Ask Grumpy Credits:

Steve Bender aka The Grumpy Gardener - Host

Nellah McGough - Co-Host

Krissy Tiglias - GM, Southern Living

Lottie Leymarie - Executive Producer

Michael Onufrak - Audio Engineer/Producer

Peyton Beckwith - Recording Producer


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