How to Mow English Ivy
English Ivy is a member of the Ginseng family. The Latin name is Hedera helix. There are two forms of English Ivy. The juvenile form grows well in the shade, can grow vertically and is identified by three to five lobed leaves. Juvenile Ivy produces rootlets off of the vine. Mature Ivy does not produce rootlets but has a darker, bushy foliage. The mature ivy produces flowers and berries and a substance that allows it to climb and stick to trees and upright areas. Mature ivy can revert to juvenile ivy over time or when cut back. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mowing to encourage growth
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Adjust mower blade, putting it in the highest position possible. Mow late in winter or in the early part of spring. The ideal time to mow is before new growth appears in the spring.
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Give ivy a good watering if needed. Allow to dry out between watering but do not allow the ground to become overly dry.
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If needed, fertilize once in the early spring. If growth is slow you may fertilize again one time in late summer.
Mowing to prevent regrowth
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Mow on a regular basis to stop the spread of new vines.
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Clear area. After mowing, remove all leaves and vines from the area to prevent the vine from rerooting itself.
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Cut and remove vines from the ground, trees or other upright structures. This prevents rootlets from taking hold. Be careful not to damage tree bark when removing vines from trees.
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Mulch the area. The Thurston Conservation District recommends eight inches of mulch to deter new growth.
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