Ground ivy, also known as creeping Charlie, is every lawn owner's nightmare. It's a fast-spreading, stubborn weed that can quickly take over your lawn and garden beds if left unchecked.

If you find ground ivy creeping into your yard and don't want to use chemicals to get rid of it, there's an all-natural way to remove it and keep it away.

Ground ivy (Glechoma hederacea) is a common weed in lawns and beds with excess shade and moist soil. By The Morning Call. UPDATED: March 30, 2019 at 8:46 AM EDT.

Ivy clings to and destroys lawns, gardens, and trees. Breaking free of the invasive plant is an ongoing process.

Creeping Charlie has square stems with opposite leaves. Photo Credit: Dr. Aaron Patton, Purdue University Q: I can control creeping charlie in my yard. How can I safely control/stop creeping charlie ...

A: That weed is creeping charley, sometimes called "ground ivy." It's one of many weeds doing unusually well this year, probably due to favorable weather.

Finally, ground ivy — also known as creeping Charlie — is another weed that can cause trouble in lawns and gardens. Unlike henbit and purple dead nettle, ground ivy has more of a creeping ...

Ground ivy thrives in shade and when soil pH is outside the 6.3 to 6.8 range. In addition, bare spots in the lawn or a too-low mowing height pretty much roll out the welcome mat for this guy.

Ground ivy spreads aggressively through stolons and underground roots, especially in damp, shady, compacted soils, and can quickly overtake lawns and gardens if not controlled. Keeping your lawn ...