Shade Gardening: Growing hostas with english ivy, 1 by mwhit

mwhit wrote:
I agree with Weerobin- I made that mistake when I first started my shade garden- and I admit I still love the look of Ivy creeping up a tree stump or an old wall BUT if I had it to do over I would never have it in a cultivated area-
My hands (for literally ripping it out by the roots) are not as strong as they used to be but the darn ivy just gets stronger every year!
It's one of those "spreads freely" plants that makes me want to say "run for your life" when I hear someone offer it to a "friend"!! I also include Chinese Lantern, Bishop's Weed and even my sweet smelling Lily of the Valley among others in that group.
Considering that I am a pretty layed back, undisciplined gardener that is saying a lot!!