For trailers and climbers, ivy variants are excellent and come in a range of colours. |
Ivy leaves are at the top of the stem, and ivy vines twine around the bottom and connect to ivy leaves at the join. |
They cut away the dead wood, the ivy, the Russian vine, leaving a nearly naked yew and Scots pine, which may well survive and regenerate. |
Is the English ivy covering the unattractive fence in my backyard really an environmental villain? |
Its large curly, brightly coloured leaves and vigorous habit make it an excellent all-round ivy. |
Groundcovers may include African daisy, trailing gazania or even large-leafed Algerian ivy. |