English Ivy A Beautiful Groundcovering Vine That Stays Green year Round
Posted: Sunday, September 13, 2009
by Dennis Sons
tn nursery
English Ivy is a groundcover that has many fine qualities for any location it is planted. It has green foliage that enhances the fence it climbs gracefully on, the trees it circles with ease, and the bare areas in the lawn where you can't seem to get anything else to grow. It easily covers the area of rocks, rubbish, and fencing that needs a colorful natural addition. The colorful ivy will retain the colors and foliage year round to make for a beautiful addition in the garden that is dormant in the winter months. It is a clean and crisp looking plant that makes any location fresh and alive throughout the year.
English Ivy is low maintenance, easy to grow, and very vigorous in most situation with the proper conditions for the plants. It is a fast expanding groundcover that does require clipping or pruning to keep the sprawling ivy in one location or it can easily and quickly overtake the other areas of the garden.
English Ivy has many leaves and a wood type vine with alternating leaf patterns forming a distinguished climbing plant. It has a variety of colors that range from dark green to light green with variegated leaves that have white or a reddish color. The leaves also vary in the size depending on the type of English Ivy selected.
English Ivy thrives in cold weather from temperatures as low as negative 20 degrees. The ivy seems to enjoy the cooler temperatures whether it is potted or planted in the ground. The ivy grows better in soil that breathes easily and is well drained. When the roots of the ivy become too wet, they will root or get a fungus. When the ivy is exposed to drier or hotter conditions, it is known to form bacterial and other fungal diseases that harm the foliage.
The best time to plant, the English Ivy in the garden is in the springtime. Place the roots of the ivy 6 or 8 inches deep in the soul. Allow for a 2-inch deeper variance of the ivy from the top soil so the roots are encouraged to grow and absorb the water. The ivy will thrive in shade or direct sunlight locations. Avoid placing the ivy in areas with poor soil conditions that are greatly affected by poor draining or too hot.
For the individuals in the southern regions, the English Ivy in the gardens will require a cooler location with plenty of water for it to remain at its optimal growing potential. Make sure to keep the watering frequency to a regular set schedule, as the ivy does not tolerate infrequent water supplies. A sign the English Ivy is not flourishing is when the leaves start to become dry.
English Ivy in the garden creates a soothing peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of old English cottages. It is a pleasant plant to have in the garden when wanting to create the Victorian garden.
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