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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 17, 2017
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    You will first have to rid the area of the ivy without making the soil toxic. This means that you will have to pull up all of the ivy you can, and then pour boiling water over the area to kill off any remaining roots. Do this several times.

    Here is an article that is for poison ivy, but the concept is the same: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/poison-ivy-control.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    November 11, 2017
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    Springtime after your area's last frost is the best time to plant them. Choose a planting site where they will be able to climb. Make sure the soil pH at the planting site is not too acidic- this plant prefers a pH around 7. Avoid fertilizing for 3 or 4 months after planting; they may or may not need fertilizer after that.

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    BushDoctor on
    January 4, 2018
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    There are, actually, a good number of plants suited for this. Many species of ivy, and euonymous would be well-suited for this area.

    Here are two links that you will find useful:

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-6/zone-6-ground-covers.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    February 23, 2018
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    You will definitely want to plant this in something with drain holes. Without drainage it is likely that the plant will suffer from root rot. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/boston-ivy/growing-boston-ivy.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    March 7, 2018
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    Your 2 options are to cut it down and try to dig it out or cut it down and spray the open wounds with herbicide. Triclopyr is often necessary. There is a third option which is to cut it down and re-cut new sprouts every 2 weeks until the roots are exhausted. It will be easier to remove from the fence if you wait until the branches are dried out.

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    MichiganDot on
    March 22, 2018
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    Boston ivy, Clematis virginiana, climbing hydrangea, and trumpet or coral honeysuckle vine are worth considering. For a rapid effect, the annual cardinal climber, Ipomoea multifida will fill the spot quickly while the perennials are getting a start. Many perennials don't grow upward much their first season; the time is spent establishing roots instead. The perennial vines mentioned in the first sentence are hardy to zone 4, I believe. If you are in the South, additional options are Carolina jessamine, crossvine, Kentucky wisteria and passionflower. Some of these get quite large and need a very sturdy support. The amount of sun that the area gets is an important factor when choosing your vine.

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    BushDoctor on
    March 28, 2018
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    As long as the cuttings are rooted, then it will be quite easy to do this. This article will give you more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/shop/shipping-live-plants.htm

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