However, Mark warns: If the ivy stump is next to a tree and the tree’s roots prevent digging, then cutting it back regularly may help weaken the ivy plant, but it won’t kill it." 4. Dispose of ...

Long considered damaging to walls, a living coating of ivy can actually stabilise temperature and humidity and lower your energy bills, finds James Wong By James Wong 27 March 2024 ...

Q. I recently had a block wall put up to replace a chain link fence that was covered in ivy. My problem is the ivy keeps growing around the new fence. I have tried vinegar to kill it but no luck ...

If anybody knows what to do about a plant growing through your walls, please let me know." From left: Olivia Lung talks in the viral video; and the plant that invaded her home.

Strategic planting: Plant ivy away from the house, allowing it to climb on pergolas or fences positioned at a safe distance from the walls. This way, you can still enjoy its greenery without ...

There’s a reason English ivy is on the invasive plant list. It’s quite pretty when it grows up a wall or covers an otherwise unsightly fence, but it is not well-behaved.