Aldertree Garden

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English Ivy: Tree Killer

Saturday, January 7th, 2012

Click HERE to listen to Lisa Caprioglio’s segment on invasive plants with NPR’s Michele Norris. People blessed with shady gardens often feel stumped about what to plant, so they turn to English ivy (Hedera helix). English ivy is inexpensive, fast-growing, and easy to care for. Unfortunately, it is also invasive. It quickly crowds out desirable [...]