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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 8, 2018
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    While the root systems of different yews vary, many have deep, widespread roots that become dense.
    An ivy plant has two types of roots. The subterranean roots extend into the soil, attaching the plant to the ground and absorbing water and nutrients from the soil. Clumps of adventitious or aerial roots are located at intervals along the climbing stems. The function of these roots is to attach the plant to a surface as it climbs.

    Whether either of these two plants are the cause of your drain pipe issues, is beyond my expertise.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 18, 2018
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    The fertilizer would help, but it would really be beneficial to prune out any dead or bare vines. This will force new growth from those cut sites. Do this during the colder months, or at least when growth has slowed down.

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    drtreelove on
    July 18, 2018
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    "the dying stems were cleanly cut, on the diagonal, as with sharp clippers" - I can't think of any pest that could do this. It must be someone with a sharp object. Is the weed whacker a string trimmer or is it bladed? An inexperienced or careless operator with a blade brush cutter could possibly make some out of control cuts. Any possibility of a kid slashing indiscriminately with a machete? Somebody trying out a new pruning shears without due regard to what they were cutting?

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 19, 2018
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    Yellowing leaves can indicate watering issues; too much or too little.
    This article will help refresh yo on the care requirements.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/indoor-ivy-care.htm

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    August 12, 2018
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    From you brief description of a "neighboring garden fence" it is not clear if the ivy originates on your property or that of the neighbor.
    If it is the neighbor's plants, then it depends on your relationship with the neighbor and communication about management of the issue. If no agreement to eradicate the ivy, then you are limited to cutting what is clearly invading across your property line, without harming the portion on the neighboring property.

    If the plants are your property, then you have more options including digging it out and/or poisoning with a broad-leaf systemic herbicide with a good surfactant to cut through the waxy cuticle of the ivy leaf.

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    September 10, 2018
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