killed the ivy

jacklink

killed the ivy, its been growing 15 years, had to saw the base, sick of pulling it off the windows, its actually penetrated the plastic frames,

why am i sad to see it go

Davesnave

Maybe this:

[SIZE=+1]Ivy: A Druid Sacred Herb. Connected with the Winter Solstice when it is used for decorating. Ivy provides protection when growing on or near a house. Ivy is equated with fidelity and is woven into marriage wreaths. Use in charms to bind luck, love, and fidelity to your person. It is paired with holly, magically. Ivy is carried by women for good luck in general, and is worn by brides for the same reason.[/SIZE][SIZE=+1]........[/SIZE]

I wouldn't bother doing the lottery ot taking out any long term loans etc.
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kerri_gt

Perhaps plant some somewhere where it can be more easily controlled and will be less destructive. We have ivy in various places in our garden, it can be a real task when it starts winding round other plants and choking them. Ivy does look pretty on houses but can be extremely damaging as you found out with the windows, it can damage roofs and brickwork if left unchecked.

If the wall looks bare, can you plant another climber on trellis, a rose, wisteria, or clematis perhaps? Though with all of these they need maintenance or can get out of control.