With its soft, trailing vines and unmistakable vintage charm, English ivy has a romantic appeal that continues to captivate gardeners and interior stylists alike. But left unchecked, it can quickly ...
Just this last week a friend asked me how she could get rid of the English ivy that was taking over her garden. Over the years, I have had a love-hate relationship with this plant. When I was a ...
English ivy leaves can be toxic to humans, and its sap can irritate skin, so it's advisable to wear gloves when handling it.
A couple of weeks ago, Mr. Butler of Gastonia, reached out to say we had a local issue that folks needed to know about and act upon. Invasive English Ivy is a serious problem throughout our county as ...
Rick in Marshall (just South of Middleburg, Virginia, on Interstate 66) writes: “I have an ‘English ivy problem!’ I’ve lived at my home for 35 years and I swear that I never planted even one sprig of ...
Even if you're close friends with your neighbors, there are some things that can bring up awkward situations. Take nature, for example. It's not uncommon for ivy to make its way from your neighbor's ...
Q: We have English ivy. We cut it back all the time to keep it from the house and the tree it surrounds and had been putting those vines in with all of our other yard waste. Should we be putting those ...