I have a variegated, large leaf ivy plant in a container and for years some microscopic insect is eating the leaves. What do you suggest I do?
If this is a continual issue year after year, then you may want to repot the plant with fresh soil. Also, hose down the plant and then treat it with neem oil, which is both a safe and effective insecticide and fungicide.
I would like to have a little more info, such as is the pot outside or inside? Why do you think the bug is microscopic? If you can't see them, how do you know there are bugs? A picture might provide more info, but going with what's here, new soil and/or neem oil is certainly a good start. You could also sprinkle diatomacious earth on the top of the soil, in case you have slugs or snails sneaking in at night - if the plant is outside; or you could have something flying in to dine on ivy leaves, then flying away, again if it's outside. If it's inside, I really would like to see a picture, because there aren't really any leaf-eaters among the pests of indoor plants, especially on such a long term basis,
Climbing ivy.
I am assuming you are looking for some types of info about climbing ivy plants. Since your question was not clear and did not specify anything in particular, I suggest taking a look at the following articles. If none of these fit what you have in mind, feel free to let us know so that we can be of more help to you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/indoor-ivy-care.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/ivy/variegated-ivy-care.htm
OR: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/groundcover/english-ivy/kill-english-ivy.htm
I have an indoor ivy plant that has been eaten on by crickets. Is this normal because they have been eating the stalk of the ivy and carrying it off. What do I do?
First of all, this is not normal, especially indoors. You should not have any crickets in the home, so I would get an exterminator to find out how to rid them from your house. Pick off what crickets you can and dispose of them, then call in a professional.
Are you sure they are crickets? Have you seen them? I have seen commercial indoor plantings that have mice that bite off the leaves, and bite into the stems, presumably to get the moisture. An exterminator is definitely called for.
When to prune household ivy plants.
You can trim off any rougue or unsightly vines from your indoor ivy at any time.
I have a potted variegated ivy plant. What should I do with it during the winter? I live in upper east Tennessee.
Move it indoors. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/move-houseplant-outside.htm
It's about moving houseplants outside, but it is the same process for moving them indoors too. This will help with its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/ivy/variegated-ivy-care.htm
I live in a mobile park. Anything I plant dies. While visiting the Smokey Mountain region, ivy was beautiful around the park models. I have a large rectangular area of dirt with a scalloped border. If I plant ivy, it will look beautiful, but can I contain it within that area and how? I don't want it to get loose in my stone driveway. I have a white stone driveway that I keep without a a weed, etc. Also, I had planted boxwoods in the opposite side but skirting has been chipped and rather than purchase all new, can I plant the ivy against the skirting and will it hurt the boxwoods? I have lost 4 of the boxwoods already but I think I can keep the other 6. Thank you.
Ivy should do well and can be planted with shrubs and trees. As far as keeping it from getting into your driveway, you can use edging around the edge of the bed and that will keep it back or you can shovel edge (drive a shovel into the ground around the edge of the bed) once a year and that will keep it at bay.
I love ivies but don't have any luck with them. I just purchased another one, and my question is: why do they get leggy? All my plants are like that. What can I do to keep them "bushy"? Thank you.
They get leggy because they are not getting enough light. You will need to move them to a brighter location or provide some supplemental light like a florescent light. You can also try pinching them to help them grow more bushy. This article will explain more on that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pinching-plant.htm