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English ivy, Latin name Hedera helix, is an evergreen vine or ground cover native… More
In parts of Alabama, English Ivy is considered an invasive plant. English ivy vines… More
Traditionally, ivy symbolizes an English Christmas, immortalized by the carol, "The Holly and the… More
Poison ivy can be identified by its green compound leaves that are composed of… More
Native to tropical South Africa, German ivy (also known as cape ivy) thrives as… More
Originally from South Africa, Swedish ivy is a small, herbaceous perennial that is now… More
Ivy is a term given to a vine that creeps--typically the English Ivy, but… More
Poison ivy is a common and widespread plant that can cause a severe skin… More
Poison ivy is a highly prolific plant. The slender vine grows along the ground… More
Poison ivy presents a problem for gardeners in many areas of the country. While… More
Poison ivy, a member of the Cashew family, is a woody, flowering vine that… More
The poison ivy plant is a perennial vine that spreads through a series of… More
Poison ivy is a common--and noxious--weed in the United States. Just brushing up against… More
Some gardeners call this active lawn weed ground ivy and others call it creeping… More
If you're looking for a versatile, carefree houseplant, ivy may be just what you're… More
Delicate trailing ivies, particularly those with variegated foliage, create contrast and add interest to… More
Poison ivy can present a nuisance when it grows in places that you frequently… More
Ivies are widely grown plants with many different varieties. Ivy plants have different leaf… More
... to grow, ivy does well indoors with proper care. Ivies come in many… More
Learn all about ground ivy. How to kill this weed and prevent it from… More
Hanging plants should be hung away from direct sunlight, as many of them can burn… More
Potting a plant is done by lining the bottom of the pot with broken ceramic… More
When landscaping around a hot tub, place flowerbeds around all four corners, walkways and trellises.… More
Growing ivy involves maintaining it to prevent it from spreading and killing everything in its… More
Planting Variegated Ivy in a pot one size larger than its container will help you… More
Growing annual geranium, also known as pelagonium, requires a warm coastal climate, though they have… More
...ellow throat. Start Kenilworth ivy by seed or by division with instructions from a sustainable… More
A topiary is any type of plant that is grown to provide a visual design… More
Care for ivy by providing full hot sun, good drainage and not too much water.… More
Growing sumac, also known as rhus aromatica, requires a cold climate, and it creates a… More
Get rid of poison oak and poison ivy by spraying the plants with Finale herbicide,… More
Killing kudzu can only be done by eliminating all traces of the root system, but… More
When decorating a porch with plants, use just a few medium-sized plants spaced out evenly… More
Learn how to cut back an ivy house plant in this free online gardening video. More
Learn how houseplants root when growing houseplants from tip cuttings in this free home gardening… More
The family of geraniums is divided into six basic groups. Learn about the different kinds… More
Ivy geraniums are used in hanging baskets or as ground cover. Learn tips for growing… More
Edging materials for landscaping include steel and rock, get expert yard and landscape design tips… More
Algerian ivy plants are beautiful plants to grow in your garden or home. Learn all… More
Learn how to use flower boxes in your garden in this free gardening video clip… More
This does not mean the whole plant but sometimes parts but is best to keep them out of reach regardless Plants Poisonous to Cats Almond (Pits of) Aloe Vera Alocasia Amaryllis Apple (seeds) Apple Leaf Croton Apricot (Pits of) Arrowgrass Asparagus Fern Autumn Crocus Avacado (fuit and pit) Azalea Baby's… More
My neighbor gave this to me for keeping her and her husband in tomatoes and cucumbers all season. She has five of them that she has rooted in water from cuttings. She said it was swedish ivy but it doesn't look like any ivy I have ever seen. It's a… More
I'm not sure what kind of a vine this even is, but it is all over my fence. It's been beautiful for years, but this year something happened and the leaves are getting spots, shriveling, and it looks like it is all dying. Can anyone ID the disease and help… More
I recently purchased (about 5 wks ago) a beautiful swedish ivy and hung it in my entry (outside) it gets good indirect ligh with soft filtered early morning sunlight. It is a perfect location for this plant and although it looks healthy, the plant has seriously thined out and although… More
The ivy I got for work was getting too big, so I tried to repot it. I also picked up a Medusa Pepper plant today and tried to pot that from a peat pot. The ivy I think I did OK on. I got a pot one size up along… More
I just heard of this yesterday and wanted to pass it along. I was reading a post on another message board where the person makes her own laundry detergent using this as part of the recipe. I wanted to pass the name of the product on to folks on this… More
What is this variegated shrub? My mother pinched this from somewhere and she doesn't know what it is. Sometimes it sends up a runner that has "feet" on it like an ivy. More
Jump right in Ivy, post, blog and share all your gardening knowhow. Welcome Linda B from SC More
I was sick for a couple of years and couldn't take care of my gardens. I have a bed around a big Oak tree that got completly out of hand. It stays damp and in shade. Apparently green stuff loves this location. I'm almost scared to get in there. Snakes,… More
i have been desperate to get some ground cover growing in a bed that has some privacy trees in it (red tip photinia). I trimmed some pothos ivy (from a potted plant) and put them in the bed to try and start some cover. Well, now it appears that this… More
So I got a 3.5 in. pot of Ivy today and I was wondering if anyone had any care tips for me? I have had horrid luck in the past with them... this one is soooo pretty I would like to keep it in good shape. I know that I… More
Help...........5 years ago I planted English Ivy after the ground hogs ate my other plantings. They ate Snapdragons, Impatiens and Alyssum before I tried the English Ivy. Now back to my problem.....the ivy is growing well. It is 12 inches over the brick border hiding my hard work of shaping… More
This is an Ivy that was in the soil from a rose bush that I dug up from my Mom"s old house and transplanted here. It has three leaves and little yellow flowers. John More
I think I asked this before, but I forgot where. Where can I get those posts and pins that ivy plants grow on? More
Damned vines..they are slowly but surely invading everything including my box hedges. I am prone to poisoon ivy..I get all scratch in a heart beat. Any members know of a way to eradicate the stuff, espcially roots, that does not involve a commercial defoliant, or if not ohter way, one… More
:confused: I am trying to get rid of what I was told was blue myrtle ivy plant which is taking over my lawn and am looking for something to spray on these. I usually do not like to put pesticides on my lawn but need help here. Can anybody suggest… More
so the other day i was working back in my woods clearing out some branches that had fallen during a thunderstorm and unknowingly ran into a patch of poison ivy and woke up the next morning trying to scratch my arms off :mad: . I am not big on wearing… More
Hi All, Attached are pics of my ivy. I've had this ivy for a long time and don't want to lose it. It started out great (in my last place, in front of a large window), went to my parents when I moved, also more sun, and now here in… More
Check out this ivy that was sent to me by a colleague. It came in a small florist pot and surprise surprise, I talked Mr. Bayou into buying and repotting it into a larger pot. With what florists charge now days I can only imagine what that thing cost. It… More
What does one do to get a Swedish Ivy with big thick dark leaves? More
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