IF ivy is overtaking your garden, fear not, you’ve come to the right place.
English ivy is a fast-growing plant which can cling to the side of homes, fences and walls and whilst it may look pretty, over time it may cause damage to gardens and properties.
And if you want to get rid of it for good, with barely any faff involved, we’ve got you covered.
And fear not, you won’t have to splash the cash on pricey garden tools or cleaning products - as according to a garden pro, you’ll need a 99p buy from Morrisons to solve the issue (and you may have it in your cupboard already).
Gena Lorainne, a gardening expert at Fantastic Services, explained how simply pulling the plant away from the wall isn’t enough, as it has extremely sticky roots.
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As a result, she shared her three tips that will ensure that you get rid of ivy, and for good.
Get digging
The pro explained that to say goodbye to ivy, you need to dig it out from the root.
She advised: “The best way to remove ivy from a wall is to cut through the stem with a sharp saw and then dig out the root.
“Once the foliage has died, you can carefully remove the stuck-on stems with a wire brush. If it covers the ground, dig it up with a mattock or fork and dispose of it elsewhere.
“Alternatively, if the ground does not need to be planted, remove all the top growth, cover it with weed-control fabric, and add some mulch 10cm to 15cm deep.”
Spray it
In addition to this, Gena advised that English ivy can also be sprayed with weed killer which contains glyphosate.
However, gardeners should be extremely careful when using this as it can kill any nearby plants.
The gardening pro shared: “It will kill anything it touches.
"Spray lightly so the weed killer does not drop off the leaves, or, even better, crush and damage the leaves before spraying so they can absorb more weedkiller.”
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Mix it up
Finally, Gena shared another way to get rid of ivy - a simple homemade solution.
Gena continued: “Pour 80 percent water and 20 percent vinegar into a container. Ensure that you don’t harm any other plants while spraying the ivy plants.
“Observe the results after a few days. Remove any dead ivy and reapply the same solution as needed.”
The acetic acid can help target and dry out the roots, making white vinegar an effective plant and weed killer.
Similar to weed killers, white vinegar and water should never be sprayed close to other plants as it will kill them.
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