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  January 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Plant When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually. 3. Water When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years. 4. Mulch You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil. 5. Propagate Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.

  February 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Plant When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually. 3. Water When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years. 4. Mulch You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil. 5. Propagate Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.

  March 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Fertilize Landscape ivy should be fertilized about once per year to keep it green. Use liquid or granular and chose something with high nitrogen for foliage growth and not flowering. 3. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 4. Propagate Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.

  April 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Fertilize Landscape ivy should be fertilized about once per year to keep it green. Use liquid or granular and chose something with high nitrogen for foliage growth and not flowering. 3. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 4. Prune Ivies can be a wonderful addition to the landscape but it is important to keep them under control. I recommend pruning twice per year. Just after the first flush of growth and again after the growing season. Ivy respond well to trimming and pruning. You can cut them back really hard to almost 10% of their foliage and they will return. I would not cut them that hard each time but you can do that probably every couple of years if needed. In the spring I like to give a hard prune and clean out any dead debris, pick off brown leaves, and generally clean up the plant and help avoid pests and deceases during the year. 5. Propagate Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.

  May 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 3. Prune Ivies can be a wonderful addition to the landscape but it is important to keep them under control. I recommend pruning twice per year. Just after the first flush of growth and again after the growing season. Ivy respond well to trimming and pruning. You can cut them back really hard to almost 10% of their foliage and they will return. I would not cut them that hard each time but you can do that probably every couple of years if needed. In the spring I like to give a hard prune and clean out any dead debris, pick off brown leaves, and generally clean up the plant and help avoid pests and deceases during the year. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection In early spring after the first big flush of growth and the weather warms look for aphids on ivy. Generally if you see aphids on landscape or outdoor ivy, wait about two to three weeks as there is a natural predator that comes along and take care of the aphid problem. You can tell if this tiny wasp is present because you will see these tiny hard pearl-gray colored balls on the plant. The wasp stings the aphid, lays it\'s eggs in the fleshy body and kills off the aphid. 5. Propagate Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.

  June 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 3. Prune Ivies can be a wonderful addition to the landscape but it is important to keep them under control. I recommend pruning twice per year. Just after the first flush of growth and again after the growing season. Ivy respond well to trimming and pruning. You can cut them back really hard to almost 10% of their foliage and they will return. I would not cut them that hard each time but you can do that probably every couple of years if needed. In the spring I like to give a hard prune and clean out any dead debris, pick off brown leaves, and generally clean up the plant and help avoid pests and deceases during the year. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection In early spring after the first big flush of growth and the weather warms look for aphids on ivy. Generally if you see aphids on landscape or outdoor ivy, wait about two to three weeks as there is a natural predator that comes along and take care of the aphid problem. You can tell if this tiny wasp is present because you will see these tiny hard pearl-gray colored balls on the plant. The wasp stings the aphid, lays it\'s eggs in the fleshy body and kills off the aphid.

  July 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection In July when the summer has turned hot and dry watch for Red Spider Mites. These are very tiny spider-like insects that generally live on the underside of the leaf. You may need a magnifying glass to see them. The best way to control mites is by using a strong water spray from the garden hose, making sure to hit the undersides. Mites hate cold water and generally they are washed away. This will need to be repeated every 7-10 days.

  August 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Red Spider Mites

  September 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 3. Pest/Disease Inspection Red Spider Mites

  October 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Water Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. 3. Prune After the summer growing season, cut ivy back to control. 4. Pest/Disease Inspection Red Spider Mites

  November 1. Buy IIvy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Plant When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually. 3. Water When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years. 4. Prune After the summer growing season, cut ivy back to control. 5. Mulch You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil. 6. Propagate Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.

  December 1. Buy Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. 2. Plant When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually. 3. Water When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years. 4. Prune After the summer growing season, cut ivy back to control. 5. Mulch You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil. 6. Propagate Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. February Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. March Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. April Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. May Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. June Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. July Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. August Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. September Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. October Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. November IIvy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California. December Ivy is available as a house plant all year around and it does not matter when you buy it if you are not planting in the ground. House plant ivy is usually grown in 4\" pots and 6\"/8\" hanging baskets. It is best to buy groundcover ivy or landscape ivy in the late fall just before our winter rains. Landscape Ivy is available in most nurseries many months during the year and is sold in nursery flats. Generally this ivy is not labeled and is often a combination of varieties. Generally, they are the hardiest ivies and do make a great groundcover. Look closely to be sure it is only one variety. If there is more than one variety sometimes you find that some like your location and others do not. Some will tolerate more sun that others. Some will have hardier roots than others. Any ivy will work as landscape ivy. I recommend buying ivies in the largest pots possible and plant them into the ground. They have a much larger root mass and are better equipped to handle the transition. Generally the darker green the more sun it can tolerate but I have had several variegated ivies that were perfectly happy in full sun at the coast of California.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? January When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually. February When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually. November When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually. December When planting into the landscape it is best to do it just before the winter rains and during shorter days. If planted in late winter early spring, water in deeply and keep soil moist, not soggy, for the first few weeks to allow the roots to get established. It may take landscape ivy a full year to really get established and start growing. Once ivy is well established it can be very drought tolerant as long as it is acclimated gradually.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? March Landscape ivy should be fertilized about once per year to keep it green. Use liquid or granular and chose something with high nitrogen for foliage growth and not flowering. April Landscape ivy should be fertilized about once per year to keep it green. Use liquid or granular and chose something with high nitrogen for foliage growth and not flowering.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years. February When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years. March Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. April Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. May Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. June Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. July Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. August Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. September Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. October Generally, once an ivy is established in the landscape it is pretty drought tolerant. I would still recommend a weekly, bi-weekly deep watering during the hotter months. This helps to keep the ivy in the best shape to avoid problems. November When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years. December When planting new ivies it is important to keep the soil evenly moist and avoid dry out. At first, depending on location, sun exposure, soil type and wind conditions you may need to check daily and gradually taper off how often to monitor. It is a good idea to give ivy a little TLC the first two years.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? April Ivies can be a wonderful addition to the landscape but it is important to keep them under control. I recommend pruning twice per year. Just after the first flush of growth and again after the growing season. Ivy respond well to trimming and pruning. You can cut them back really hard to almost 10% of their foliage and they will return. I would not cut them that hard each time but you can do that probably every couple of years if needed. In the spring I like to give a hard prune and clean out any dead debris, pick off brown leaves, and generally clean up the plant and help avoid pests and deceases during the year. May Ivies can be a wonderful addition to the landscape but it is important to keep them under control. I recommend pruning twice per year. Just after the first flush of growth and again after the growing season. Ivy respond well to trimming and pruning. You can cut them back really hard to almost 10% of their foliage and they will return. I would not cut them that hard each time but you can do that probably every couple of years if needed. In the spring I like to give a hard prune and clean out any dead debris, pick off brown leaves, and generally clean up the plant and help avoid pests and deceases during the year. June Ivies can be a wonderful addition to the landscape but it is important to keep them under control. I recommend pruning twice per year. Just after the first flush of growth and again after the growing season. Ivy respond well to trimming and pruning. You can cut them back really hard to almost 10% of their foliage and they will return. I would not cut them that hard each time but you can do that probably every couple of years if needed. In the spring I like to give a hard prune and clean out any dead debris, pick off brown leaves, and generally clean up the plant and help avoid pests and deceases during the year. October After the summer growing season, cut ivy back to control. November After the summer growing season, cut ivy back to control. December After the summer growing season, cut ivy back to control.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil. February You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil. November You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil. December You may want to mulch newly planted ivy to help hold moisture in the soil.

  Pest/Disease Inspection What are the common problems this plant will face and when should you look for them to appear? May In early spring after the first big flush of growth and the weather warms look for aphids on ivy. Generally if you see aphids on landscape or outdoor ivy, wait about two to three weeks as there is a natural predator that comes along and take care of the aphid problem. You can tell if this tiny wasp is present because you will see these tiny hard pearl-gray colored balls on the plant. The wasp stings the aphid, lays it\'s eggs in the fleshy body and kills off the aphid. June In early spring after the first big flush of growth and the weather warms look for aphids on ivy. Generally if you see aphids on landscape or outdoor ivy, wait about two to three weeks as there is a natural predator that comes along and take care of the aphid problem. You can tell if this tiny wasp is present because you will see these tiny hard pearl-gray colored balls on the plant. The wasp stings the aphid, lays it\'s eggs in the fleshy body and kills off the aphid. July In July when the summer has turned hot and dry watch for Red Spider Mites. These are very tiny spider-like insects that generally live on the underside of the leaf. You may need a magnifying glass to see them. The best way to control mites is by using a strong water spray from the garden hose, making sure to hit the undersides. Mites hate cold water and generally they are washed away. This will need to be repeated every 7-10 days. August Red Spider Mites September Red Spider Mites October Red Spider Mites

  Propagate When's a good time to divide, take cuttings, layer or propagate this plant. Any special requirements? January Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks. February Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks. March Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks. April Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks. May Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks. November Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks. December Ivy is easy to propagate by soft tissue stem cuttings. Stick the cuttings in a light weight highly organic rooting or potting mix. Make sure the soil stays evenly moist, the humidity is high and the cuttings are shaded. Roots will start in 2-5 weeks.