{"id":84966,"date":"2023-11-19T20:24:34","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T20:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84966"},"modified":"2023-11-19T20:24:34","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T20:24:34","slug":"best-method-to-completely-remove-english-ivy-using-29p-homemade-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/home-and-garden\/best-method-to-completely-remove-english-ivy-using-29p-homemade-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Best\u2019 method to completely remove English ivy using 29p homemade solution"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gardening: How to remove ivy from brickwork and trees<\/h3>\n

Not only can English ivy cause damage to walls, but it may also penetrate cracks or joints which can often result in structural issues.<\/p>\n

Due to their aggressive growing nature, an expert has recommended it be killed if it does cause problems.<\/p>\n

When the stems are pulled away from the support, such as a wall, they often leave behind unsightly roots, according to the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).<\/p>\n

Gena Lorainne, gardener at\u00a0Fantastic Services, explained: \u201cThe best way to remove ivy from a wall is to cut through the stem with a sharp saw and then dig out the root.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnce the foliage has died, you can carefully remove the stuck-on stems with a wire brush. If it covers the ground, dig it up with a mattock or fork and dispose of it elsewhere.<\/p>\n

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\u201cAlternatively, if the ground does not need to be planted, remove all the top growth, cover it with weed-control fabric, and add some back mulch 10cm to 15cm deep.\u201d<\/p>\n

It can also be sprayed with a weed killer containing glyphosate. However, Britons should be careful when using this because it is extremely strong so it shouldn\u2019t touch any nearby plants.<\/p>\n

The expert said: \u201cIt will kill anything it touches. Spray lightly so the weedkiller does not drop off the leaves, or, even better, crush and damage the leaves before spraying so they can absorb more weedkiller.\u201d<\/p>\n

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There may be a need for several applications so it is important to try and be patient in the process as it could take several weeks.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t like weed killers, Gena recommended making a homemade solution instead.<\/p>\n

The gardener noted: \u201cPour 80 percent water and 20 percent vinegar into a container. Ensure that you don\u2019t harm any other plants while spraying the ivy plants.<\/p>\n