Removing Rampant Ivy From Patio Wall

Looks so much nicer now :-))

Thanks, well we had to trim the Ivy at least twice a year so yeas Painting it is soooooooooooo much easier! The roots had to be sanded off the wall, and the ground roots took ALLOT of digging up! Luckily (so far so good) no regrowth has occured.

Both the trees that you mention are I believe Acers (somebody please correct me if I'm wrong) although I'm sorry to say I have no idea what variety. The red acer is in a large barrel tub on the other side of the steps, thats because they like ericaceous compost.

What a job! Worth it though - the wall looks much better than the old ivy now. Very Mediterranean looking. The Acers look lovely!

Thanks, I was really worried it would look too plain compared to the ivy. It does look quite glamourous. Even better in a few months when the perenials are in full flower.

Yes, take a pic then! ;)

I like the look of your garden, its looks very restfull or suitabke for a wild party :o)

We had the same problem with ivy it got sooooo rampant took me and hubby ages to dig it out not had much re-growth if i see any its whipped out before it gets hold, the wall looks much nicer now, you could always grow a clematis or roses up it :)

Much much better well done.

It probably makes the garden look a lot lighter now! Beautiful acers.

Its brought the garden bang upto date, good work, will done you!...

Lovely garden. As much as I like ivies your wall looks much better without it

looks almost tropical...!!!

Oh thank you guys! Your all invited to cocktails on the patio, we can pretend we are somewhere tropical :P

I'll be taking updated pics of this view so keep an eye out!

Much better with no ivy :o)

very nice.

Mmmmm ... mine's a sea breeze please!! With those little umbrellas! :o)

How about one of those sparkler things too...

What a lovely garden, love the Acers and the light painted wall really makes a great background for the trees!

Big change. The was looks great, really pops those trees out!