Gardeners' 60p hack to banish English ivy is the 'only way to kill it for good'
dailyrecord.co.ukA gardener has shared a simple 60p trick to get rid of pesky ivy in your garden so it won't come back.English ivy might be native to the UK, but it can still cause problems for other plants.
In places where it's not too hot or cold with plenty of rain, ivy can spread quickly and It grows even faster in soil that's full of nutrients.Because ivy can grow in shady spots, it can outgrow other plants that need more sun, preventing them from getting sunlight, water and nutrients - weakening or killing them.
Luckily, a group of gardening enthusiasts have shared the household item they use to tackle the issue for good. When ivy climbs up trees, it can make the branches heavy and thick.
This can make them weak and more likely to get diseases or break, reports the Express. It also uses its roots to hold on to things and if these get into cracks in buildings, they can cause damage.Steve Cockrill wanted to get rid of some ivy in his garden, so he sought advice on the Gardening Hints and Tips Facebook page, asking: "What's a good way to get rid of unwanted ivy?"The most common answer was to cut the ivy down and use a household item - bleach.
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