Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox Our free email updates are the best way to get headlines direct to your inbox While English ivy may lend a charming, rustic look to gardens with its tendrils climbing up walls and outbuildings, this vigorous plant can become a destructive force, capable of strangling trees and reaching towering heights of up to 80 feet. The invasive nature of the plant also threatens the integrity of garden structures, potentially causing damage if not controlled. Devotees of cleaning sensation Mrs Hinch are turning to social media platforms like Facebook to share advice on taming the rampant ivy. In one such group, Doreen Booth asked for help: “Hi, can anyone tell me what is the best thing to remove ivy completely from a garden wall and fence, please? Much appreciated.”

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It was a huge, sprawling ivy that took over the entire back wall. We had to cut it down to the ground and then carefully remove the roots.

Rosate 360 is a special kind of paint that helps to seal the wood and prevent future growth.”

This strategy, she claims, has been successful for years. Jane Dickinson’s method is a combination of two techniques: removing the stump and sealing it with Rosate 360. **Removing the stump:**

* **Why it works:** Removing the stump weakens the wood, making it easier to pull off.

This advice, however, is not without its risks. Using a pressure washer on delicate surfaces like wood or tiles can damage them. Boiling water can be dangerous if not handled carefully, and weed killer can be harmful to pets and children. Despite these risks, many people still find these methods effective.

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