How to Remove English Ivy From a Wall

Prune and Herbicide

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  Hand pruners make removal of English ivy easier.loppers image by Edsweb from Fotolia.com
  
  Use hand pruners to cut vines a few inches above the ground a few days before you plan to remove the English ivy from the wall.
  
  
• 2). Paint the cut stumps with triclopyr herbicide immediately (use a paint brush), so that the herbicide is transported to the roots to permanently kill the English ivy plant.
  
  
• 3). Allow the English ivy vines to dry and die for a few days, so that they will be easier to remove.
  
  

Remove Vines

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  Remove vines in sections, using hand pruners to cut vines to manageable lengths.ivy covered building image by Tammy Mobley from Fotolia.com
  
  Grip the cut end of the English ivy vine (wear work gloves) and gently pull the dead vines off of the wall.
  
  
• 2). Coil the English ivy vines around your forearm as you remove them from the wall, using a motion similar to wrapping an electrical cord or water hose for storage.
  
  
• 3). Work in sections, using a ladder to reach high areas if necessary.
  
  
• 4). Cut tangled English ivy vines with hand pruners for easier removal.
  
  
• 5). Place the English ivy vines into heavy-duty garbage bags for disposal.
  
  

Clean Up

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  A stiff-bristled scrub brush will make removal of English ivy tendrils easier.scrubbing the blues image by emmepi from Fotolia.com
  
  Remove English ivy roots and tendrils from the wall using a stiff-bristled scrub brush.
  
  
• 2). Dig up dead English ivy roots to prevent future regrowth.
  
  
• 3). Place dead English ivy roots in heavy-duty garbage bags for disposal.
  
  
• 4). Spray wall with a water hose or pressure wash to remove any remaining debris.
  
  
• 5). Periodically check for and remove or herbicide any new English ivy sprouts at the base of the wall.