The most commonly known poisonous plants are poison ivy, poison sumac and poison oak. English ivy is often overlooked and is used in landscaping as ground cover, but it can be just as dangerous for ...

Rick in Marshall (just South of Middleburg, Virginia, on Interstate 66) writes: “I have an ‘English ivy problem ... spade to dig out each vines’ root system. Luckily, the roots are ...

Removing leaves and upper growth will not kill English ivy because nutrients stored in their root system give them enough energy to resprout. Pull small patches and mow large ones. When ...

Have you seen the “English Ivy Kills Trees” signs popping ... some experts believe its shallow, matted root system may actually increase the likelihood of slope failure. Plus, the invasive ...

English ivy is a popular plant choice for many gardeners ... To remove ivy, cut the stems through at the base to sever them from the root system - this will make it easier to pull the ivy out.

Not only does English ivy wreak havoc on walls, but it's also a nightmare to get rid of. When yanked from structures, the pesky plant leaves behind an eyesore of roots. Experts advise that ivy ...

There is also a concern about the plastic stuff covering the roots ... the root system. Groundcovers that behave themselves quite well and will be successful include Asian jasmine, English ivy ...