How can I get rid of ivy.

Ivy has to be tightly Clipped to keep it in control, but if you don't have the time it could be a problem. Before thinking of removing it, you might want to question if it was put there as Pure Decoration or to cover up something, such as mis-matched bricks etc........

Cut it back,and continue to maintain to keep it under control

English ivy or other ivy types, white vinegar is a safe, nontoxic method to rid your property of the plant, as vinegar's acid content makes it an ideal weed killer among its many other home uses. However its not that simple:

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Remove the bulk of the plant from the side of the wall by hand, pulling off as much of the plant as possible. This will reduce the amount of ivy left on the wall that needs to be killed and allows you to use a smaller, handheld sprayer to spot treat the remaining roots. Be sure to pull out the in-ground root of the plant near the base of the wall. This will stop the ivy plant from growing any more aerial roots.

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Wait until the temperature drops to around 60 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Herbicides will vaporize quickly under high temperatures, so it is best to spray the plants when the temperatures are lower so the roots have time to absorb the herbicide.

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Put on your gloves and begin spot-treating the remaining ivy roots left on the wall. Hold the spray nozzle so it is about 6 inches away from the ivy roots and spray the solution until the remaining roots are slightly wet. Spray the selective herbicide at the location where the in-ground root was to prevent any more roots from forming.

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Wait a few days until the herbicide has had time to do its job and kill the remaining ivy. Complete a second application if required to kill any roots that were not removed by the first herbicide treatment. If you want to get rid of it any brush herbicide should do the trick.

Read up on ivy and you may find it is a "sucker" plant that will ruin the exterior if there is any brick on your house. I would pull it out just for that reason because my Cape Code is brick and frame with siding over (other owners did that). I am recovering from surgery so cannot get under the deck, but I can see ivy peeping through the boards on the deck. Will have to pay someone to remove it.

There was a house in my neighborhood that was covered front and sides (including windows) with ivy and when someone bought the house and removed the ivy how beautiful the home was.

This is just the thing! I find this works wonderfully. You have to cut down the weed and then brush this on the top of where you cut it. Bonide