Vinegar is a non-selective herbicide and can harm any vegetation it touches, including lawn grass. If you want to kill weeds in the lawn with an herbicide, use a selective herbicide instead. You can ...

Characterized by its showy, star-shaped foliage, English ivy (Hedera helix) might seem a fine choice for landscaping as a potted plant, ground cover, or groomed exterior wall accent—but don’t let down ...

Ivy plants with their long trailing vines and signature foliage may appear charming, but they can be very damaging. It stains the brick, it grows in windows and screens, it chokes out bushes and trees ...

Have you ever wondered if vinegar can kill grass? You’re not alone! This common household item is often touted as a natural solution for various home and garden tasks. Not knowing how it works could ...

Just this last week a friend asked me how she could get rid of the English ivy that was taking over her garden. Over the years, I have had a love-hate relationship with this plant. When I was a ...

Whether your garden fence has been overtaken by planting ivy too close or you’ve tried masking your ugly fence with ivy, you may have an idea of how much these plants have a mind of their own. While ...

IVY may look pretty but it can be impossible to remove from the exterior of your home. The invasive plant climbs up your walls and may eventually cause damage to your brickwork. If your house is ...