Just be careful where you plant that English Ivy.....it will take over if not properly controlled and choke more then just the "weeds"....will also twist around and embed through tree trunks upwards.... It has really good latching skills....it is gorgeous...but also known as one of the most destructive plant in the "invasive plant species" list. It seems to have stayed off most ground plants and go under them instead but it definitely will climb a tree if one is in the path way. Just be sure to cut the strands off your tree trunks the moment you start to see it creeping up a trunk. Just research on English Ivy before planting it willy nilly anywhere on a slope or flat ground...like I did....20 years ago. 🙄 Thanks for the great video! I'm wanting to purchase a few featured in your video. - Owner of out of control English Ivy
I have it coming thru the fence from the city side and into my back yard. No matter how much I spray or cut it off, it's back. Now its showing in my front yard out of nowhere. Did you find any ways to kill it permanently?
@@Bambina336 Fork to carefully loosen soil, pull up ivy by hand to avoid breaking underground and/or surface runners, preferably after rain so ground isn't too hard, repeat 3 monthly, try to remember where underground runners have snapped off and extra forking in those areas next time! Remove berrys with snips in Autumn on any controlled wanted Ivy feature areas if you want to keep any climbing areas, birds have probably spread it to your front lawn! Trimming or strimming low creates weak snapping points that make future pulling up more time consuming.
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When they built our log home, they leveled off a pile of earth leaving a steep slope of 75 to 85% which only grows weeds. Could you recommend something that would grown on this severe slope? We live in New Brunswick Canada Zone 5
Thanks for reaching out with your question. It sounds like you have quite a challenging gardening situation. For steep slopes like the one you described, you might want to consider ground cover plants that are hardy and good at erosion control. 1. Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum): This plant is hardy, drought-resistant, and can tolerate foot traffic. It also has lovely small flowers during blooming season. 2. Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis): It's an evergreen plant that's good for erosion control and can handle a variety of soils. 3. Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): This is a hardy, evergreen ground cover that's native to northern North America. It has pretty little bell-shaped flowers in the spring and red berries in the autumn. 4. Crown Vetch (Securigera varia): This is a fast-growing ground cover plant often used for erosion control on slopes. But be careful as it can be invasive. These are just a few suggestions. As always, it's best to consult with a local nursery or extension service to find out what will work best in your specific conditions. And remember, preparation and soil improvement can be just as important as the plants you choose. Happy gardening! 🌱🏞️🌲
I'm looking for plants to grow on a near-vertical cliff (5-10 degrees from vertical), about 12 feet high that stretches 85 feet. Will any of these plants grow on a slope that steep? Btw it is very good soil; I need to stabilize it with some kind of plants. Thanks.
This is a beautiful and informative video however the flashing heart ❤️ in the right hand corner of the video is very distracting and irritating on the eyes.
Please, no matter how desperate your slope is, don’t plant English ivy or any variety of dead nettle. 🤦♀️ Creeping phlox and purple coneflower work well, but you do have to constantly weed them. A comment on roses: be sure you plant hardy ones that you know grow well in your area. They do need half a day of sunshine to bloom well, but they won’t like any place dry or sun-scorched and the soil has to be good loamy topsoil. Forsythia will grow to an enormous size in Southern climates and multiply readily.
Thanks. The USDA just revised its Growing Zone map to account for "global warming" and - surprise! - dropped my area from Zone 5b to Zone 4b. I have 500 feet of river bank reinforced with boulders and a 45-degree sloped area about 60 feet wide, which I plan to terrace with creeping juniper. I've been experimenting with ground covers for the river bank and have found that Snow in Summer (cerastium tomentosum) does well in this dry cold climate, and the deer seem to avoid it.
WOW, that's quite a change in the USDA Growing Zone! adapting to these shifts is key in gardening. your plan to terrace with creeping juniper sounds like a smart move for stability and aesthetics. it's great to hear that Snow in Summer is thriving and deer-resistant in your area - always a bonus when you find a plant that suits your specific climate and conditions. if you need more suggestions or have any questions about managing your river bank, feel free to ask. happy gardening and good luck with your project! ❤️
Just be careful where you plant that English Ivy.....it will take over if not properly controlled and choke more then just the "weeds"....will also twist around and embed through tree trunks upwards.... It has really good latching skills....it is gorgeous...but also known as one of the most destructive plant in the "invasive plant species" list. It seems to have stayed off most ground plants and go under them instead but it definitely will climb a tree if one is in the path way. Just be sure to cut the strands off your tree trunks the moment you start to see it creeping up a trunk. Just research on English Ivy before planting it willy nilly anywhere on a slope or flat ground...like I did....20 years ago. 🙄
Thanks for the great video! I'm wanting to purchase a few featured in your video.
- Owner of out of control English Ivy
Happened to me too. Took over everything in its path. I grew to hate it!
Same here! Still fighting the battle to get rid of it 😩
I have it coming thru the fence from the city side and into my back yard. No matter how much I spray or cut it off, it's back. Now its showing in my front yard out of nowhere. Did you find any ways to kill it permanently?
@@Bambina336 Fork to carefully loosen soil, pull up ivy by hand to avoid breaking underground and/or surface runners, preferably after rain so ground isn't too hard, repeat 3 monthly, try to remember where underground runners have snapped off and extra forking in those areas next time! Remove berrys with snips in Autumn on any controlled wanted Ivy feature areas if you want to keep any climbing areas, birds have probably spread it to your front lawn! Trimming or strimming low creates weak snapping points that make future pulling up more time consuming.
@@Raven-qj8xk Should be illegal !
Krásne krásne krásne 🥰🥰🥰
Ďakujem veľmi pekne! Som rád, že sa vám to páči. Ak máte akékoľvek otázky alebo potrebujete ďalšie informácie, dajte mi vedieť. Šťastné záhradníctvo! 🌸🌿🥰
Great video and very helpful. Thank You
Lamium maculatum (Spotted Dead Nettle) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States.
Good to know. English ivy is really bad, too.
I grow dead nettle in my garden without any problems! You just have to cut it back before it becomes invasive.
@@southerncharmed4118 In my country (Romania) it is considered a weed.
Creeping phlox does wonderful on my hill, along with foxglove. Best part deer don’t touch either.
Good to know!
When they built our log home, they leveled off a pile of earth leaving a steep slope of 75 to 85% which only grows weeds. Could you recommend something that would grown on this severe slope? We live in New Brunswick Canada Zone 5
Thanks for reaching out with your question. It sounds like you have quite a challenging gardening situation. For steep slopes like the one you described, you might want to consider ground cover plants that are hardy and good at erosion control.
1. Creeping Thyme (Thymus serpyllum): This plant is hardy, drought-resistant, and can tolerate foot traffic. It also has lovely small flowers during blooming season.
2. Creeping Juniper (Juniperus horizontalis): It's an evergreen plant that's good for erosion control and can handle a variety of soils.
3. Bearberry (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): This is a hardy, evergreen ground cover that's native to northern North America. It has pretty little bell-shaped flowers in the spring and red berries in the autumn.
4. Crown Vetch (Securigera varia): This is a fast-growing ground cover plant often used for erosion control on slopes. But be careful as it can be invasive.
These are just a few suggestions. As always, it's best to consult with a local nursery or extension service to find out what will work best in your specific conditions. And remember, preparation and soil improvement can be just as important as the plants you choose. Happy gardening! 🌱🏞️🌲
Please provide zones for all? thank you!
I'm looking for plants to grow on a near-vertical cliff (5-10 degrees from vertical), about 12 feet high that stretches 85 feet. Will any of these plants grow on a slope that steep? Btw it is very good soil; I need to stabilize it with some kind of plants. Thanks.
How did to go ,ours is more like 40 degrees slope
thanks for watching 👍👌
This is a beautiful and informative video however the flashing heart ❤️ in the right hand corner of the video is very distracting and irritating on the eyes.
Please, no matter how desperate your slope is, don’t plant English ivy or any variety of dead nettle. 🤦♀️ Creeping phlox and purple coneflower work well, but you do have to constantly weed them. A comment on roses: be sure you plant hardy ones that you know grow well in your area. They do need half a day of sunshine to bloom well, but they won’t like any place dry or sun-scorched and the soil has to be good loamy topsoil.
Forsythia will grow to an enormous size in Southern climates and multiply readily.
English Ivy? What a terrible recommendation.
It s impossible to dig a hole in my yard. Now what?
Garden auger drill bit?
try building a rock garden versus a leafy garden!
Thanks. The USDA just revised its Growing Zone map to account for "global warming" and - surprise! - dropped my area from Zone 5b to Zone 4b. I have 500 feet of river bank reinforced with boulders and a 45-degree sloped area about 60 feet wide, which I plan to terrace with creeping juniper. I've been experimenting with ground covers for the river bank and have found that Snow in Summer (cerastium tomentosum) does well in this dry cold climate, and the deer seem to avoid it.
WOW, that's quite a change in the USDA Growing Zone! adapting to these shifts is key in gardening. your plan to terrace with creeping juniper sounds like a smart move for stability and aesthetics. it's great to hear that Snow in Summer is thriving and deer-resistant in your area - always a bonus when you find a plant that suits your specific climate and conditions. if you need more suggestions or have any questions about managing your river bank, feel free to ask. happy gardening and good luck with your project! ❤️