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Can I just cut off a 6 inch piece of an existing plant and re-plant it for new growth?

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Yes, but try to make sure it's part of the stem, although you can still propagate ivy from cuttings.

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If I pull ivy out of the ground with a good root system on it, can I transfer it into the ground somewhere else?

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Yes. Ivies are very resilient, but only if small roots are intact; if any root has been stripped of its outer layer of tissue, it needs to be removed.

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Can I plant ivy in the winter?

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Depends on where you live. If you live near the poles, then you cannot, because it is just way too cold. You can always get a greenhouse though.

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Is it okay to put the fabric under the mulch with ground ivy?

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Putting the fabric under the mulch is an effective technique.

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Can I plant ivy in pots to grow up and around wiring to form a privacy fence?

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No, but you might be able to accomplish this if you plant the ivy in the ground instead of in pots.

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How does ivy do in high sunlight?

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In the sun, ivy tends to actually burn more than grow at the roots, but the leaves will stay green and fresh. I would recommend planting ivy in the early spring while the rain is still around.

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Will my ivy go into waste pipes and septic systems?

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It could. Don't plant too near waste pipes or septic systems, to prevent this from happening.

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I love the ivy that I purchased from a flower shop, and I want to bring it indoors. But I have a cat that likes to play with it. Is the ivy dangerous for her if she eats it?

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It depends on the species of ivy that you have. Try asking the flower shop what species you have and look online to see if it's toxic to cats.

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Is it okay to plant ivy in the fall in Atlanta?

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Yes, it's best to plant ivy in the spring and fall. The fall in Atlanta will do fine for your ivy.

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If I plant ivy to crawl up my brick archway, can I plant wild flowers in front of it without the ivy choking the wild flowers?

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It depends on the type of ivy that you have. However, most ivy roots are shallow, so if you plant flowers that have established root systems, it should be fine!

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How do I determine how many ivy plants I need to cover a wall?

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Space the ivy plants about 2 feet apart from each other along the length of your wall to cover it.

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Do I need to get rid of grass when planting ivy?

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If you want to use your ivy as ground cover, then yes. Remove the grass and plant ivy to grow in its place.

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Where should ivy be planted to cover an area with a slope?

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Plant the ivy where the best drainage is so the roots won't sit in standing water after a heavy rain.

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Will ivy damage a wall?

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Over time, the ivy can become heavier and heavier on the wall and cause damage to it.

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Where can I plant ivy?

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Look for fertile soil in a partially shaded spot that has good drainage to plant your ivy.

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