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Ivy! Around my tree

Jason CookJason Cook Posts: 139
in Problem solving

Hi,

I have a tree in the corner of my garden with its trunk wrapped in Ivy. I dont want to harm the tree but really wanna get rid of the ivy. Ive been pulling bits off but its a quite thin so not that easy.

Does anyone have any tips or ideas?

Thanks

Jason

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  • DaintinessDaintiness Posts: 988

    Cut the ivy at the base. The ivy attached to the tree will then die and will be easier to remove. Any regrowth from the base can be treated with glysophate - avaiable from most stores.

  • Jason CookJason Cook Posts: 139

    Thanks for the advice everyone.

    Looks like some cutting at the base is the way forward.

    Sorry pansyface, i dont mind a bit of ivy but i gave it an inch and now its taking over the whole yard image

    There will still be some left for the insects though, its everywhere!

     

  • LynLyn Posts: 23,190

    Its easy to pull up from the roots if you dont want to use weedkiller, then just keep eye out and nip it in the bud in future

    Gardening on the wild, windy west side of Dartmoor. 

  • AngelAngel Posts: 57

    Thanks for all the advice on ivy. I have huge amounts everywhere I just want to clear certain areas.

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