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- Q.White Stuff Killing Ivy - Hi. We have ivy at the front of house that seems to by dying off over the past 12 months. About ...
- Q.Types Of Large Ivy? - Have a small spike like flower
- Q.Hi I Work In A Building Where Ivy Is Coming In. - The ivy is spreading in from the roof and entering the building affecting the stock. Can you tell me if ...
- Q.Not Sure About This Ivy. - Hi, i have a lot of ivy growing at the bottom of my garden which has berries on and I ...
- Q.Can You Plant Perennials In An Ivy Bed By Digging A Hole In The Ivy, And Will They Flower? - The ivy bed is in light shade.
- Q.Ivy - IVY is invasives and are out of control and smothering our trees. Please remove ivy from your list. There are ...
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December 2, 2019Q.White Stuff Killing Ivy
Hi. We have ivy at the front of house that seems to by dying off over the past 12 months. About half the leaves have now gone and the wood looks dead. There is white stuff all over the branches of it, but I can't tell if it's like a growth or pest. I have photo's attached to show. Thanks Ian
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
December 4, 2019
Certified ExpertA.It looks more like a pest but aphids or mealybugs are more common on soft stems and leaves. Have you tried spraying with a garden hose to see if they fall off? I would try that first, then if many still remain, use a pesticide or Neem oil, since the infestation is large.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/mealybugs-control.htm
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- Asked by
pbz on
January 2, 2020
Hollister, Calif. 95023Q.Types Of Large Ivy?
Have a small spike like flower
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
January 4, 2020
Certified ExpertA.There are many types of Ivy! The two most common are Boston and English Ivy. Here are some articles that will give you more examples: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/boston-ivy/growing-boston-ivy.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/english-ivy-plant-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/swedish-ivy/swedish-ivy-care.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/grape-ivy/grape-ivy-houseplant.htm
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January 29, 2020Q.Hi I work in a building where ivy is coming in.
The ivy is spreading in from the roof and entering the building affecting the stock. Can you tell me if it is harmful, as we have mould on the stock and I suffer from C. O. P. D another member of staff has asthma.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
January 31, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You certainly want to have the vine removed since it is affecting the stock. Anytime mold is noticed, it should be checked for the type of mold it is and whether it is toxic. I would recommend removing it regardless.
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February 21, 2020Q.Not sure about this ivy.
Hi, i have a lot of ivy growing at the bottom of my garden which has berries on and I think they are poisnous. The back end of my garden leads to a railway embankment. My question being is that is this ivy illegal in the UK and am I responsible for removing it. Many thanks Gary.
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GKH_Susan on
February 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It may be the native mature form of the common ivy (Hedera helix) but I would get a definitive ID from a local authority. It is a native ivy prized by wildlife and common in the UK.
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March 3, 2020Q.Can you plant perennials in an ivy bed by digging a hole in the ivy, and will they flower?
The ivy bed is in light shade.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
March 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is not the best growing conditions due to extreme competition for water and nutrients from the established ivy. Plus the ivy may regrow rapidly and cover the flowering plants. However, if that is the only space you have, give it a try. Be sure to select perennials that do well in light shade.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/shade/shade-tolerant-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-light-shade.htm
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janet.schollen on
March 16, 2020
21057Q.Ivy
IVY is invasives and are out of control and smothering our trees. Please remove ivy from your list. There are so many great native alternatives - aster divaricatus - christmas fern plus many others - tiarella cordifolia - pachysandra procumbens (allegheny spurge) Check out some university agriculture extensions. My suggestions were for the mid-atlantic area. To determine native species by area http://bonap.net/NAPA (Biota of North America). Thank you for your consideration.
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GKH_Susan on
March 16, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Thank you for your suggestion, and I will forward it to our editorial team.
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April 10, 2020
Petersfield Hants - Answered by
BushDoctor on
April 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.We have just the article for you!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/how-to-stop-no-see-um-insects.htm
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