This has caused the plant to be controversial among homeowners, gardeners, and ecologists alike. With the right care and planning, though, there is absolutely a way to integrate English ivy into ...

Though it's a pretty plant in its own right, it's bad news if someone isn't actively taking care of it. When growing English ...

Whilst ivy doesn’t directly harm other plants or trees, it does need to be controlled if you’re planning on keeping it in your garden. Also known as Hedera helix, ivy’s aerial roots allow it ...

English ivy ... in its path. The plant's thick, glossy leaves have five lobes and vary from medium to dark green, with lighter veins running through them. This invasive ivy thrives in various ...

English ivy, known for its aesthetic charm in gardens, can wreak havoc on outdoor spaces and structures if left unchecked. Initially, the plant creeps along the ground until it locates an ideal ...

Starting an indoor topiary Topiaries give a ordinary houseplants a whole new look. Here is how to transform an ordinary ivy plant into a beautiful topiary. Wire forms are available from most ...

According to NASA's study, English ivy is a fantastic plant to grow indoors if you're looking for air-filtering ability. English ivy absorbs formaldehyde, found in some household cleaners and ...

A friend of mine at breakfast told me that he felt English ivy was becoming the new kudzu. He has a good point. When you look ...

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO [email protected] Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, mistletoe hung where every couple tries to stop, the holly and the ivy – these are just a few of the plants that ...