Vines can be a lovely addition to a garden. However, some are so vigorous that they will damage siding and gutters, rip off ...

The received wisdom that ivy destroys buildings has been overturned by a new study. Researchers analyzed the effects of ivy growing on buildings in five different parts of England and discovered that ...

SOME plants are easier to control in your garden than others, but there's one common plant that can destroy buildings if it's not dealt with fast. English ivy has a bit of a bad reputation, but it's ...

Green walls can strip pollution from the air -- and some plants do it better than others, according to new research. Researchers planted 10 species on a custom-built 1.4m green wall. Green walls can ...

English ivy, the climbing plant known for causing havoc on properties, may finally have met its match. Often described as a “nightmare” for homeowners, the vine can lift roof tiles, damage fences, ...

English ivy can cause significant damage to your home, and it can be difficult to remove. However, there are a few simple methods you can use to eradicate the plant ...

A bio-filtration laboratory in the new science building on Drexel University’s West Philadelphia campus is masquerading as an aesthetically pleasing wall of plants in the lobby. When visitors walk ...

English ivy (Hedera helix), a heavy, woody vine with handsome, dark-green, waxy leaves, is believed to have been brought to the New World by European colonists in the 1700s. They likely appreciated ...

15:12, Mon, Jun 2, 2025 Updated: 15:16, Mon, Jun 2, 2025 Gardeners in the UK are bound to have come across common or English ivy in their lifetime but few would have planted it intentionally. Ivy is a ...