Ivy!!!

Rekusu · May 2022

What ho one and all,

i have a brick boundary wall and on the neighbour's side, he has ivy growing. It is coming to my side and I have been diligent in cutting it back, including around 30cms down his side.

But is there anything I can do to stop it adhering to the wall? Paint the wall with something? Silicone oil perhaps?

I am planning to put a lead capping folded over the brickwork to reduce the cement degradation, but something to prevent the ivy finding every nook and cranny would be good.

Thanks and toodle pip

steephill · May 2022

https://www.rhs.org.uk/prevention-protection/ivy-on-buildings Try copper or zinc sheeting - Copper and zinc sheets, as well as dense copper mesh, completely prevented ivy attachment, while otherwise not compromising healthy plant growth.

Rekusu · May 2022

Thank you. An interesting read. In today's economic climate, not sure I will be spending £165 on a 2.5 ltr tin of Easy On.

Ivy!!!

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