I think you've seriously misunderstood @Emerion's comment @anderssj1. Weed killer is a general product that can be used to kill off a plant you don't want, or one that is invasive. For many people - ivy fits the description. If you read the thread, you would perhaps understand what's being asked.
Blocking someone for saying that? Really?
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I like ivy, but it comes down to whether you want it or not, and it can certainly take over a site very quickly. Mine grows inside the shed roof, although it doesn't usually survive for long. I think @Bramble55 wants some other colour in what is a pretty small area [going by the other thread] so another climber on the wall would be better, and would also cover any bits of root left by removing the ivy. Conditions will be quite dry though, as the site is south facing. Perhaps we can give her some ideas on the other thread here https://forum.gardenersworld.com/discussion/1076682/what-to-plant-here/p1 I actually meant to suggest Escallonia for an evergreen for the site, but forgot. The white one would probably survive no bother there and would be good against those lovely walls.
Have you taken some painkillers @philippasmith2? Banging your head on a wall can be very sore....
I have drilled small tree stumps and put neat weed killer in them. If the weather isn’t set fair, then cover it with something.
IVY ISNT A WEED FOR GOODNESS SAKE IM BLOCKING YOU TOO
I don't think anyone has said that Ivy was a WEED - appropriate advice was offered for the situation described. Ivy is an excellent plant for several reasons as has been mentioned so make sure you read all the posts before you comment. Being rude is not helpful
I think you've seriously misunderstood @Emerion's comment @anderssj1. Weed killer is a general product that can be used to kill off a plant you don't want, or one that is invasive. For many people - ivy fits the description. If you read the thread, you would perhaps understand what's being asked.
Blocking someone for saying that? Really?
I have anger issues DONT blame me I just love ivy it my 10th fave plant. Ivy is not a weed, it’s a beautiful plant. It has a life too, the one they were trying to end.
I have anger issues DONT blame me I just love ivy it my 10th fave plant. Ivy is not a weed, it’s a beautiful plant. It has a life too, the one they were trying to end.
Anger issues are certainly a problem but until you are able to get help in dealing with them. may I suggest you refrain from posting on the forum ? Advice, info, discussions ( however robust ) are always acceptable but sheer rudeness is not.
I’ve dealt with ivy in similar situations to this and weed killer is not required. Cut it off as close to the ground as you can and if you can get a spade down to cut the roots all the better. After this include the stump in your weeding regime, removing shoots as they appear. Getting rid of the stuff above is in my experience the hardest bit. Strip it off as best as you can. It’s a laborious task but if you don’t like looking at the dead shoots on your nice wall then there’s no avoiding it.
You’re actually lucky. Ivy is much more difficult to eradicate when it’s invaded the bottom of a hedge, tree, shrubs or perennial border. Yours is in the open, easily accessible and easily managed.
Ok so sounds like I'm going to struggle to get those ivy bits off my wall, any ideas on a nice climber that might hide it, south facing, lots of sun. (Not ivy 😂) Nothing against ivy it was just starting to get in under the tiles and was actually appearing inside my lounge window frame so preferring something not so aggressive. Thanks
I'm with @philippasmith2 on this one. Cut it off at the red line, and use SBK stump killer on the stump. I thought I had Ivy problems but that stump is bigger than the wisteria stump (30 year old) that I've just cut down. The Ivy and the wisteria were getting inside the garage , and a weed is any plant that is in the wrong place and especially if its a nuisance. I have Ivy in hedgerows and growing up trees. If it threatens the crown of a tree, it gets severed at ground level.
I agree too - that will keep coming back. I know - I've been there, and with smaller plants than that. If the conditions suit it, ivy can be very tenacious. I think we suggested clematis at one point @Bramble55, but it's important to get the area sorted first, otherwise you risk damaging any new plant you put in to try and deal with the ivy. If you have a ladder, you can just cut back the ivy that remains at the top - it shouldn't be too difficult. A new climber would cover it once established and growing well, and the old bits of ivy will eventually drop off or become largely hidden and/or invisible. The main thing is to plant a new climber further out - a good foot to 18 inches from the wall, which helps avoid the dry nature of wall footings. Plenty of nourishment added to the area too as that will benefit it and be helpful for any new plant
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
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Weed killer is a general product that can be used to kill off a plant you don't want, or one that is invasive. For many people - ivy fits the description.
If you read the thread, you would perhaps understand what's being asked.
Blocking someone for saying that? Really?
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
life too, the one they were trying to end.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Getting rid of the stuff above is in my experience the hardest bit. Strip it off as best as you can. It’s a laborious task but if you don’t like looking at the dead shoots on your nice wall then there’s no avoiding it.
I think we suggested clematis at one point @Bramble55, but it's important to get the area sorted first, otherwise you risk damaging any new plant you put in to try and deal with the ivy. If you have a ladder, you can just cut back the ivy that remains at the top - it shouldn't be too difficult.
A new climber would cover it once established and growing well, and the old bits of ivy will eventually drop off or become largely hidden and/or invisible.
The main thing is to plant a new climber further out - a good foot to 18 inches from the wall, which helps avoid the dry nature of wall footings. Plenty of nourishment added to the area too as that will benefit it and be helpful for any new plant
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...