I need to secure a hillside from rain erosion. Needs to secure hillside from erosion and grow fast but i am afraid to transplant hedera helix there because of it's aggressiveness. Can you recommend alternative? I'm in maryland zone 7, gets partial sun.
Unfortunately, fast growing cover and invasive nature go hand in hand. It will be difficult to find something that grows fast, while not being somewhat invasive. With a little control, it will be possible to keep, even, some of the more invasive species in check, though.
Here are some articles that will offer some suggestions:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/plants-for-erosion-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/dichondra/growing-dichondra.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-7/cover-crops-in-zone-7.htm
I live in Kashmir, india. I have ivy grown on front side of my house. Its leaves are gradually getting hard and turning from green to yellow and then to brown. Please see the picture and diagnose my plant.
This is common with overwatering. Ivy tends to tolerate drought pretty well, so having care to let the soil dry out pretty thoroughly down to about 2 or 3 inches between watering will be ideal.
This article will help you to care for Ivy:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/boston-ivy/growing-boston-ivy.htm
My grape ivy plant loves being outdoors and really doesn't like to be inside. Is there a way to keep it outdoors during winter (in Washington, D.C.)? Thanks!
No, a grape ivy is not hardy and you will lose it during the first hard frost. Here is info on caring for it inside:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/grape-ivy/grape-ivy-houseplant.htm
I brought it home after Christmas and I don't know how to save it
A change in environment can cause a plant to lose its leaves. Improper watering can too. Here are some growing tips that should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/variegated-ivy-care.htm
There has been very frosty nights and early mornings, might this be the cause for the fresh growth on the Ivy and wisteria outside growing on my house?
Yes, it could be the frost, but I think this article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/black-spot-fungus.htm
How do you plant ivy to climb up a deck wall? I’ve not seen any specific information on how to do this.
I'm assuming it's Boston or English ivy which will twine up a railing without much assistance. If there is a big gap from the ground to the railings, add support such as wire or lattice. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/ovgen/growing-vines-on-railings.htm
We keep a patch of blackberries to harvest the fruit. I see this year that ivy has crept in and is getting quite established. I read that vinegar can kill ivy, but wondering what it will do to my berries and the bushes. Maybe I should wait until after the berry season to try the vinegar on the ivy? We are in the coast range of Oregon, centrally located. Any thoughts?
You are correct in not using it while your other plants are active. In fact, vinegar as an herbicide is not as effective as people tout. It may kill the top growth, but not the roots. And, it will also desiccate any other plants it touches. Better to stick with digging out the weeds.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/use-vinegar-in-gardens.htm