Above right: If anybody has a suggestion about how I get the ivy off the exterior walls of our garden shed, I'd love to hear it. The walls are coated in a rough render that can really tear up your hands. We're having new shutters put on the shed window soon. Above left, a springtime sunrise.
Above right, a better picture of the Mahonia plant than the one I posted a few days ago. This one is in our hedge, not the neighors'. Above left, you can see how high the grass is growing. The riding mower's battery has failed. We are expecting a new one to arrive today or tomorrow.
Above: potted succulents. Donkey tails and hens and chicks.
Above right: If anybody has a suggestion about how I get the ivy off the exterior walls of our garden shed, I'd love to hear it. The walls are coated in a rough render that can really tear up your hands. We're having new shutters put on the shed window soon. Above left, a springtime sunrise.
Above right, a better picture of the Mahonia plant than the one I posted a few days ago. This one is in our hedge, not the neighors'. Above left, you can see how high the grass is growing. The riding mower's battery has failed. We are expecting a new one to arrive today or tomorrow.
Above: potted succulents. Donkey tails and hens and chicks.
Re the ivy try cutting it off at ground level then leave it to die it will be easier to pull off the wall. then you will have to deal with the root system by either digging out or killing it. Hope this helps. from Rosie
ReplyDeleteThanks Rosie. That sounds like a good plan. I might just try to kill the roots with salt and vinegar, since I don't really want anything else to grow there. And then I'll deal with the dead ivy above. I think I'll try a pressure washer (Karcher) at that point. I appreciate your comment.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the ivy destruction. You will need lots of elbow grease plus determination!
ReplyDeleteI'm no help with ivy removal suggestions, but I wish you luck!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear that the battery died off for the mower! You thought you were doing everything right!
I love that yellow Mahonia. I've never heard of it before.
I envy your green thumb and love the beautiful yellow Mahonia but I don’t envy the big job of maintenance ahead.
ReplyDeleteMahonia acquifolium or Oregon Grape is our State Flower. Yes, I would cut the ivy at ground level and the rest will eventually die and you will be able to pull it off the walls.
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