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 ...

Whilst ivy can be a beautiful, charming addition to a home, it can be tricky to budge and create a host of issues if it's not well-maintained, including structural damage and damp problems to the ...

English ivy (Hedera helix) grows around and up the base of a rose bush in Nassau County, N.Y. (Jessica Damiano) English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, ...

It might be tempting to remove poison ivy in the winter when the plant is relatively dormant, but there are several reasons ...

Question: How do I kill weeds in my English ivy? Answer: Many people would like to know how to kill their English ivy as it is can spread too far, including into wildlife areas. The first thing to ...

English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely appreciated ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. Something is happening to my tomato plants. The foliage looks unhealthy, and I ...

For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I’d have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not. I can’t say for sure whether I’m immune to the rash that ...