Trying to grow ivy up a fence - any tips to help move it along??

HI, I think you have an english ivy, it tends to run, will wrap around stuff to climb, but does not grab walls real well. Try a Boston ivy, might work better.

Hi there.Take string and tie it at the top of the fence and staole gun it to bottom or attach anyway you want.You can make multiple strings an inch or 2 apart and gently push ivy threw it or around it and it will have mutiple ways to geow up.When it really starts to spread upwards you can widen it by adding more strings.Twine works great too and will match the fence better.

Try placing cup hooks at various intervals and hook the ivy over them. This way you can train them to go where you want.

The Ivy will take a year or two to get going and then when it does you will have to cut it back maybe twice a year,,,,,,It will cling once it becomes mature.........

You have a young plant - be patient. To climb, the mature stems will grow little roots that cling to the wood.

It's kind of short yet to get a grasp. I wouldn't worry yet. However, if you expect it to be growing up very far, do note that ivy roots will go thru the wooden base and into your patio bricks (if that is what you have). I would raise the bed up about two inches so you can periodically inspect what is going on.

About the cutting a feather pillow in half: pin or see two rows side by side down the middle. Then cut between the rows. Voila no feathers escaping!