How to Get Rid of Ivy
Select a chemical herbicide powerful enough to work on ivy.. Spray the affected area entirely.. Give the herbicide 1-2 weeks to take effect.
Steps
1
Select a chemical herbicide powerful enough to work on ivy.
Select a chemical herbicide powerful enough to work on ivy.
2
Spray the affected area entirely.
Spray the affected area entirely.
3
Give the herbicide 1-2 weeks to take effect.
Give the herbicide 1-2 weeks to take effect.
4
Pull up the dead plants.
Pull up the dead plants.
5
Use a natural weed killer if you don't want to use a chemical herbicide.
Use a natural weed killer if you don't want to use a chemical herbicide.
6
Cover the affected area with a layer of insulation.
Cover the affected area with a layer of insulation.
7
Pile mulch or compost on top of the insulation.
Pile mulch or compost on top of the insulation.
8
Plant directly in the mulch or compost.
Plant directly in the mulch or compost.
9
Leave the ivy covered for at least 1 year.
Leave the ivy covered for at least 1 year.
10
Grab a cluster of ivy.
Grab a cluster of ivy.
11
Pull firmly to dislodge the roots.
Pull firmly to dislodge the roots.
12
Trim creeping ivy away from vertical structures.
Trim creeping ivy away from vertical structures.
13
Dispose of the ivy carefully.
Dispose of the ivy carefully.
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