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title: "Hi Garden Growers, How bad of an idea is it to plant ivy in my yard?…"
description: "Hi Garden Growers, How bad of an idea is it to plant ivy in my yard? I have these two pretty variegated varieties that I’ve been keeping as houseplants, but…"
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author: "Mads"
published: "2024-06-09T23:51:45.779535Z"
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# Hi Garden Growers, How bad of an idea is it to plant ivy in my yard?…

_Posted by Mads on 2024-06-09_

Hi Garden Growers,

How bad of an idea is it to plant ivy in my yard?

I have these two pretty variegated varieties that I’ve been keeping as houseplants, but thought they might be nice to fill in some spaces outside. Maybe to cover up the ugly sewer access pipes, or to climb up my decorative old chair.

I know ivy can take over easily. What’s been your experience with outdoor ivy?

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## 7 comments

### Kase commented on 2024-06-10

My mother tried but was never successful. There are parts of my city that are absolutely covered in it though from people doing that, and it grows (last I heard) 6-8 inches per day depending on what you’re planting. As long as it’s in a safe space where it’ll be maintained for its lifetime, I’d say go for it.

#### Mads replied on 2024-06-10

6-8 inches a day?? Wow, that is a fast grower!

#### Kase replied on 2024-06-10

I mean, it’s been there for decades, if not a century, so it’s VERY well established, but it just goes to show that it can stick around that long 😂😂

#### Kase replied on 2024-06-10

okay a century is probably an exaggeration 😂

#### Mads replied on 2024-06-10

True… most plants I don’t worry about, but this one is a big commitment!

#### Kase replied on 2024-06-10

there are different patches that stretch for miles because they have direct sunlight all the time. but again, if you’re willing to keep up with it you’ll be fine!

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