tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post6234870622564606766..comments2024-03-19T15:39:56.057-04:00Comments on Natural Gardening: Smothering English ivyLisa Wagnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08546271182217310594noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-63124577088293344372011-12-22T11:54:01.281-05:002011-12-22T11:54:01.281-05:00CEN-
I really like Virginia creeper on walls and u...CEN-<br />I really like Virginia creeper on walls and up trees. It doesn't have the weedy look that ivy and honeysuckle have -- maybe because I know it belongs here...<br /><br />We're hoping that the cardboard works well -- it's great to make the ivy disappear, to be sure.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06657232418012801175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-22253933886057088902011-12-22T09:13:11.994-05:002011-12-22T09:13:11.994-05:00We found the cardboard/mulch to be very effective ...We found the cardboard/mulch to be very effective on grass and creeping charlie- hope it works on the ivy.<br /><br />I am, perhaps stupidly, thinking of planting Parthenocissus quinquefolia (VA Creeper-- the stuff that covers many NE college campuses that is confused with ivy) in a shady area where I want a vine and fall color.<br />At least I've got a few months to investigate the pros and cons. I know I'd have to manage it carefully.<br /><br />Happy Holidays!CENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14465646038423049702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4859873319068539701.post-7973584687418779232011-12-22T09:09:59.131-05:002011-12-22T09:09:59.131-05:00Looks like my yard last year-- the cardboard is pr...Looks like my yard last year-- the cardboard is pretty effective, at least it was on grass and creeping charlie (another pest).<br /><br />I am thinking of planting the native Virginia Creeper (the stuff that covers many college campuses in NE and is often mistaken for Ivy) in a shady area where I need a vine and fall color. I know I'll have to manage it very carefully. At least I've got a few months to think about it. <br /><br />Happy Holidays!CENhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14465646038423049702noreply@blogger.com