Ground ivy spreads aggressively through stolons and underground roots, especially in damp, shady, compacted soils, and can quickly overtake lawns and gardens if not controlled. Keeping your lawn thick ...

Question: For years ivy has flourished on our hillsides. This year, most of the ivy on the hillsides has died or withered and weeds have overtaking the ivy. The ivy is about 50 years old and receives ...

English ivy plants are a charming addition to any garden, providing year-round interest to walls and fences, particularly in shaded areas. Yet, their robust growth can quickly lead them to be ...

Many of you had excellent questions and comments about ivy removal after my recent column. Several people wondered whether it harms a tree to remove "old-growth" ivy, whose roots can be inches across.