How Can I Get Rid Of English Ivy?

[Bantam]

The neighbor over the back fence has got English Ivy growing and I am forever trying to stop it invading my yard. It grows under, over and through the fence and is even popping up between my pavers. I've tried a few things both chemical and organic but so far nothing stops it.

I have a dog so I need a pet friendly remedy. There is also a ringtail possom living in the shrubbery so I don't want it harmed either.

[Bantam]

G'day BibbyKat

I have tried a salt and vinegar and there was a third ingredient which I can't remember. It was good on 'normal' weeds but no good on the ivy.

I will try your salt and hot water remedy.

[Jackson]

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@Andy_Mann wrote:

her 180mm+ son

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@Andy_Mann, was he much taller than 180mm? If not, I can see why you weren't intimidated. 18cm is pretty diminutive.

[Brad]

Have to be careful of ankle biters, they are also a tripping hazard.

[Andy_Mann]

Great stuff @Jackson, I gave your post an immediate like when I saw it, had a good laugh at myself, then forgot to reply, & just as well.

At the time, I remember think'n yeh, noth'n like be'n out by a factor of 10.

Even funnier, or more embarrassingly, I've only just now figured out that it was a factor of 100.