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Lauren Bradbury

How to kill ivy on a fence and keep this fast-growing species at bay for good

Ivy climbing over wooden fence.

Ivy is a grade-1 clinger, as the youngsters would say. In more professional terms, this means that ivy is a self-clinging plant that doesn’t require any other support or training to grow. And as this growth can quickly spiral out of control, you might be wondering how to kill ivy on a fence.

Yes, whether your big and bold fence idea has been overtaken by a poor planting decision or you tried (and failed) to hide your ugly fence, you’ll know just how independent ivy can be. And while there are ways to incorporate ivy into your garden safely, experts would advise removing ivy from your fence as soon as possible to avoid expensive structural damage.

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