How Can I Get Rid of Ivy

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Digging out ivy roots is like trying to remove a bad tattoo—you’re going to be sore, and you’ll probably miss a few spots. Use a weed fork or a trowel to pry out the main root ball. For stubborn taproots, soak the ground first. Wet dirt = happy digging. Dry dirt = you swearing at 7 AM on a Sunday.

‘Effective’ solution to kill invasive ivy plants to avoid damaging

Pro tip: Do not use glyphosate (Roundup) near walls or lawns unless you want a dead spot that looks like a chemical spill. Ivy is tough, but mechanical removal is safer and more satisfying. (Yes, I’ve poured boiling water on a patch of ivy. It giggled. Stick to pulling.)

Step two: the gentle assault

Once the above-ground vine is dead, start peeling it off by hand. Start at the top and work downwards—gravity is your friend. Use a stiff brush or a plastic scraper for the sticky “footprints” left behind. Those little disks are annoyingly persistent, but they’ll eventually crumble away after a few rainstorms.

If you have ivy on a fence or a tree, be extra careful. On trees, the ivy can smother and kill the bark over time. Cut the ivy at the base of the tree trunk, and let it die in place. It will rot and fall off naturally, like a bad toupee that’s finally given up.