Q.Please Do Not…
Please do not promote invasive plants (ex. ivy). https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm
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We must include information for those that are not in areas where it is invasive. Most plants have the capacity to become invasive given the proper environment, and in order to be fair to those in this kind of area, it's necessary to include this information.
As well, we have articles for eradication:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/kill-english-ivy.htm
I suggest boiling water as an instant killing method that will be ready for planting, immediately after the treatment works.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/boiling-water-and-plants.htm
Here are some other articles that will help: