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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    June 25, 2012
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    English ivy is super-sensitive to spider mites; spritz it with plain water to see if there is any webbing on stems or leaves. If there is, you can try controlling them with frequent spraying with soap (1 tsp mild liquid) to 2 cups water, spray thoroughly every 3 days for 3 weeks

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    December 12, 2012
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    roseman on
    December 14, 2012
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    I have had success adding a Spreader Sticker product to my spray tank, that helps the product stay on the foliage well enough to soak in and do its job. Most nurseries and garden centers sell the product.

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    Nikki on
    May 12, 2014
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    You can cut the ivy stems at the base of the tree and then paint the cuts immediately with undiluted Round-up. This will cause the ivy to suck the Round-up into the plant and kill it. You may need to repeat it a few times, but you will see it get weaker each time. This article can also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/kill-english-ivy.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 28, 2015
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    I understand your frustration - English Ivy is not easy to get rid of! This article will give you some good suggestions on how to eradicate english ivy, such as lacerating or cutting the plant's stems prior to herbicide application:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/kill-english-ivy.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 8, 2015
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    Yes, english ivy is considered pretty deer resistant:

    For more information on english ivy, please visit the following link:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/english-ivy-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 16, 2015
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    These are perfectly normal on your English Ivy. This is how the plant attaches itself to the ground or structure it is growing on.
    Your Ivy looks wonderfully healthy.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/english-ivy-plant-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    June 20, 2015
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