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

The received wisdom that ivy destroys buildings has been overturned by a new study. Researchers analyzed the effects of ivy growing on buildings in five different parts of England and discovered ...

Washington state is one of many in the U.S. to ban these common ivy varities. And if you know anything about their growing ...

I’ve got a real mess on my hands. I removed ivy from my brick home and the brick is now splotchy. The brick has a slight sanded texture and a light color — except where the ivy was growing ...

Growing English ivy on an outside wall can even act as natural insulation. The ivy can preserve warmth in winter while keeping your home cool in summer.

English ivy is an evergreen climbing plant that's highly prevalent across the UK, known for its tenacity in clinging to walls, fences, and trees, creating thick blankets of foliage.

Simple method can ‘dry out’ and kill English ivy growing up fences and walls English ivy can be difficult to eradicate once it's established, often overrunning gardens, invading neighbouring ...

A humble office plant that was first potted 15-years-ago is flourishing with a mass spanning over 300ft, even after being cut back. The 300ft ivy plant covers the walls and ceiling at the office ...

Ivy is much more than a pretty plant, as if it is not properly managed it will attract pests, harm plants and even cost you hundreds of pounds in property damage.

A straightforward technique can effectively 'dry out' and eradicate English ivy that's taken over fences and walls. While climbing plants add charm to gardens during the summer, English ivy ...

ALTHOUGH some homeowners love the charming look of English Ivy climbing the walls it can easily become incredibily invasive. If not kept under control the plant can damage the exterior walls of you… ...