Professional Poison Ivy and Invasive Plant Removal in Chattanooga

1. Cut-Back and Periodic Maintenance

We cut visible growth down to ground level. This is the simplest option, but roots remain, so regrowth is expected. Depending on the plant and how quickly it returns, follow-up service may be needed—often about once a year.

2. Root-Focused Removal with Fabric and Mulch

We remove the growth and dig out as much of the root system as the site allows. We can then install weed fabric and cover it with a thick layer of mulch or pine straw to help suppress regrowth. Some plants may still return, so follow-up may be needed.

3. Removal and Replanting

We remove the invasive plant and dig out as much of its root system as the site allows. Then we install grass or other suitable plants—such as ground cover, shrubs, or trees—to establish new roots and help compete with invasive regrowth. The best replacement depends on the site. Some plants may still return, so follow-up may be needed.



No approach can guarantee that every invasive plant will be gone permanently. We'll explain what each option can realistically accomplish before work begins.

Our Process

1. Identify and assess: We walk the property, identify the plants, and discuss the level of control you want.
2. Plan the work: We recommend a service option based on the plants, site conditions, and your goals.
3. Remove and clean up: We complete the agreed work and remove or dispose of plant material appropriately. Poison ivy should never be burned because its irritating oil can travel in smoke.
4. Discuss follow-up: We explain what to watch for and whether maintenance may be needed.

What We Remove

Poison Ivy and Poison Oak

Identification and targeted removal from yards, fence lines, and tree trunks, with careful handling and appropriate disposal.

Invasive Vines

Removal of vines such as kudzu, English ivy, and oriental bittersweet, with root-focused options where site conditions allow.

Invasive Shrubs

Removal of shrubs such as privet and some species of honeysuckle that crowd out other plants or spread along wooded edges and property lines.

Volunteer Trees

Removal of unwanted self-seeded saplings along fence lines, in garden beds, or near foundations.

If vines have damaged a fence, we can also discuss fence repairs. If vines have grown into a tree canopy, we may recommend a pruning follow-up.

Serving Chattanooga and Nearby Communities

Green Grounds Solutions serves Chattanooga and surrounding communities, including St. Elmo, Red Bank, Hixson, Signal Mountain, Lookout Mountain, Ooltewah, Collegedale, and nearby areas.