Joe: seeing as you have quoted me and imply that I am one that said 'must have', which I did not, I was merely pointing out something good about ivy that the OP may not be aware of, which was intended as a well meaning comment. Never did I say he or she had to do that. It was you that started the argument, where none existed. Calm down.
Based in Sussex, I garden to encourage as many birds to my garden as possible.
Just to jump on this thread, but a slightly different tack. I have a hedge down one side of the garden (mainly snowberry) with ivy under it. How is best to keep the ivy under control so it doesn't encroach into the lawn. Is it a matter of just pulling it up by hand and trying to cut it back a bit. Any other tricks ?
I think so Peanuts, just pull out and dig down to remove as much root as possible because it regenerates. On topic, is the ivy growing upwards in the hedge etc? If not, until it's established after a good few years, it won't flower and will probably just compete with the hedge for water & nutrients. The ground spreading of mine is where all the snails and slugs like to hide out from my culling
If you pull up any bits reaching out to the lawn, before they get a hold - that's the easiest way, Peanuts
With ivy anywhere in the garden, if you give it a bit of maintenance now and again, it doesn't get too big for it's boots. Once it gets it's own way - that's a different story
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
My problem is similar - ivy growing up into a dense holly hedge - lethal to get near so not too easy to pull out, and then the birds drop seed and it pops up all over the place. I try to use a rake to get under the hedge and pull it nearer enough to grab hold of, and of course pull out all those pesky seedlings that come up. For me, ivy in the wrong place is similar to brambles - persistant and reluctant to be culled. I seem to remember somebody mentioning a gel that you could paint onto the leaves that would be taken down to the roots?
In contrast I do have some beautiful ivy clothing a six foot high fence between me and my neighbour.
Perhaps there is a place for both having where appropriate and not having where it's not wanted|?
What's that dreadful song from that Disney film again? Oh yes # let it go, let it go.....
I also have ivy against a fence which I planted AWB
If you want it all out, DOS1, the best way is to cut at the roots and then 'very carefully' apply weedkiller to the new growth. However, ivy isn't that easy to eradicate, and it would need a good few applications. It also attaches as it goes along, so you'll need to be very patient to get every bit. Digging it it out would be pretty difficult if it's in a mixed hedge.
Perhaps a compromise as previously suggested would be the best way to go. It will be a big job to get out if it's very established.
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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Joe: seeing as you have quoted me and imply that I am one that said 'must have', which I did not, I was merely pointing out something good about ivy that the OP may not be aware of, which was intended as a well meaning comment. Never did I say he or she had to do that. It was you that started the argument, where none existed. Calm down.
Just to jump on this thread, but a slightly different tack. I have a hedge down one side of the garden (mainly snowberry) with ivy under it. How is best to keep the ivy under control so it doesn't encroach into the lawn. Is it a matter of just pulling it up by hand and trying to cut it back a bit. Any other tricks ?
I think so Peanuts, just pull out and dig down to remove as much root as possible because it regenerates. On topic, is the ivy growing upwards in the hedge etc? If not, until it's established after a good few years, it won't flower and will probably just compete with the hedge for water & nutrients. The ground spreading of mine is where all the snails and slugs like to hide out from my culling
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If you pull up any bits reaching out to the lawn, before they get a hold - that's the easiest way, Peanuts
With ivy anywhere in the garden, if you give it a bit of maintenance now and again, it doesn't get too big for it's boots. Once it gets it's own way - that's a different story
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Redwing:
Quote (2 days ago): Keep it is my advice.
Quote Never did I say he or she had to do that.
Calmly yours, Joe
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Each to their own.
i have just planted, several different Ivy's in the hedge and over a Log wall.
My problem is similar - ivy growing up into a dense holly hedge - lethal to get near so not too easy to pull out, and then the birds drop seed and it pops up all over the place. I try to use a rake to get under the hedge and pull it nearer enough to grab hold of, and of course pull out all those pesky seedlings that come up. For me, ivy in the wrong place is similar to brambles - persistant and reluctant to be culled. I seem to remember somebody mentioning a gel that you could paint onto the leaves that would be taken down to the roots?
In contrast I do have some beautiful ivy clothing a six foot high fence between me and my neighbour.
Perhaps there is a place for both having where appropriate and not having where it's not wanted|?
What's that dreadful song from that Disney film again? Oh yes # let it go, let it go.....
I also have ivy against a fence which I planted AWB
If you want it all out, DOS1, the best way is to cut at the roots and then 'very carefully' apply weedkiller to the new growth. However, ivy isn't that easy to eradicate, and it would need a good few applications. It also attaches as it goes along, so you'll need to be very patient to get every bit. Digging it it out would be pretty difficult if it's in a mixed hedge.
Perhaps a compromise as previously suggested would be the best way to go. It will be a big job to get out if it's very established.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...