Expert Arborists in Bradford

It is important to keep on top of Ivy to prevent damage to your property for the following reasons:nn- It will weaken your brickwork causing the mortar to crumblen- Invades cracks and loosens bricks n- Can widen existing cracks and allow moisture to penetrate n- Ivy can easily work its way between boards of decking and fencing, opening the joints and damaging the structuren- The roots can also penetrate small weaknesses and cracks in the wood grain, increasing the risk of rotn- Ivy will harbour wood destroying friendly insects n- Cladding or anything with seams such as PVC are vulnerable to penetration by ivy roots, which can cause damage as the ivy’s vigourous growing can cause them to lift and splitn- Unsound structures like garages and outbuildings can be damaged by Ivy, it is very heavy, and it can pull down weakened or improperly-built buildingsnnTips for Growing Ivy on Your HomennIf you want to grow ivy on your home it’s best to:nn- To grow on stone or brick limit ivy to well-built, solid masonry walls. n- Make sure there are no cracks or loose bricksn- Avoid Invasive Species: The common English ivy is very invasive look for less invasive species (or even alternatives like climbing roses) that won’t threaten neighbouring trees, woods, and housesn- Protect Wood: Keep ivy pruned away from wooden trim work, gutters, and windows. If you’re growing ivy on a wooden structure, keep a close watch and remove any invading stemsn- Keep Contained: Remember that the tiny, hairlike tendrils will take firm hold on textured surfaces and leave a hard to remove residue behind, so keep ivy trained only where you want it.n#fourseasongardenmaintenance #commercialgardenerbradford #gardenershipley #gardenerbradford #gardenerbaildon #chrisjackson #professionalgardener #qualifiedgardener #domesticgardener #ivy #ivycontrol #ivyremoval #wastercarrierslicence #tgg #thegardenersguild #garden #greenfingers #climbers #climbingplants...