Content
- Ivy on the wall - What you should consider
- Which walls are suitable?
- Check the wall for damage beforehand
- Cut back ivy regularly
- Remove ivy from the wall
- Tips
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Ivy on the wall - What you should consider
A house wall greened by ivy is certainly very decorative. It ensures good indoor climate in the house and provides a good shelter for birds and insects. In addition, you do not have to paint the wall and the facade is protected from unwanted sprayers. Nevertheless, you should consider a few things before planting.
Which walls are suitable?
Not every wall is suitable for greening with ivy. This is especially true for very bright walls. Bright colors reflect the light too strongly, so that the ivy banks move away from the wall and the anchoring roots find no support.
The façade should also have a slightly uneven surface so that the ivy can easily emerge from it.
Check the wall for damage beforehand
Ivy can cause considerable damage to a wall or wall if the wall is damaged. If stones are loose, the joints no longer solid or there is a lot of wood in the wall, the roots of the ivy can penetrate and widen holes and openings. As a result, moisture gets into the wall.
So before you plant ivy on the wall of the house, carefully examine the wall and repair any damage.
Cut back ivy regularly
Ivy begins to grow vigorously after a few years. Within a year, the tendrils can be up to two meters longer. It often does not take long for the ivy to reach the roof or darken the windows.
You must therefore cut back ivy as regularly as possible. Especially on the roof, he should not get there, because he can easily raise roof tiles.
Ivy also forms shoots on the ground, so you also have to grab the scissors regularly or pull out branches. This is especially true when the wall is near a neighboring property.
Remove ivy from the wall
Ivy is not so easy to remove from a wall again. You have to carefully pull the shoots down from top to bottom. Nevertheless, there are traces left by the adhesive roots on the wall.
Impurities can be removed with wire brushes or a high-pressure cleaner. You must be careful not to damage the masonry.
Tips
If you live for rent, you should definitely ask your landlord for permission, if you want to green a wall with ivy. The damage caused by the ivy can be quite expensive.