How to kill ivy stumps.

Molli

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Want to take ivy off our house. What is the best thing to put on the stump to stop any re-growth? Also how do you get all the suckers off the wall.
 
Thanks Cashier. Theres some very helpful advice on that. Does'nt sound like an easy job.
 
My advice is to get as much off as you can when it is green and living. Then I used 'root out' to deal with stumps. It is a slow process but works - the stump will remain but will not resprout, maybe take a year. Break bark and apply rootout crystals and cover with some plastic to protect from rain wash off.
 
Killing ivy

I killed an ivy root by cutting some slashes into it and pouring some waste oil on it. Worked a treat but you need to make sure the oil stays at the root and doesn't spread. I would put on a little at a time to prevent it spreading and harming other garden things.
 
I killed an ivy root by cutting some slashes into it and pouring some waste oil on it. ...
Waste motor oil, if that is what you are referring to, is a carcinogenic substance. It needs specialist training, equipment and handling.
 
I wrecked a shoulder digging out a root stump. Better to get someone with a grinder to do the job.
 
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