09:06, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 Updated: 09:22, Thu, Jul 17, 2025 English ivy spreads aggressively by rooting stems and seeds dispersed by birds, which can potentially end up smothering nearby plants. It is ...

English ivy leaves can be toxic to humans, and its sap can irritate skin, so it's advisable to wear gloves when handling it.

Q. We just bought an older house and large portions of the yard are covered with English Ivy. How can we remove it? A. Hedera helix, commonly known as English ivy, is a native to Europe and was ...

Thinking of a quintessential English cottage, the first image that comes to mind is sprawling ivy climbing the brickwork. But known for damaging walls and other plants, a stunning ivy facade can ...

English ivy spreads fast on bricks and fences, and while it can be a beautiful addition to your property, it is a big ...

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 (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to North America by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely appreciated ...

The holidays are here, so pick a nice day to deck your halls with English ivy. First, don a pair of rubber gloves--a vine you grab may be poison ivy. Using pruners, cut away some nice vines from the ...

DEAR BOB: English ivy (Hedera helix) is harmful to trees upon which it grows. It clings to surfaces using tendrils, aerial roots and a sticky substance called glycosides. Those roots and tendrils tend ...

Q: I have a plot about 40 feet by 50 feet with well-established pine trees about 40 feet tall with about 3-4 inches thick of fallen needles. English ivy has moved in and covers approximately a third ...