UK gardeners are all too familiar with the invasive nature of common or English ivy, even if they didn't intentionally plant it. This evergreen climber is widespread across the UK, notorious for its ...

English ivy can weaken and in some cases kill trees. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board) It will soon be illegal in Washington to buy or sell English ivy, the ...

A common yard plant -- English ivy -- could be on its way out of Washington parks and gardens. According to Susan Hutton, executive director of the Whatcom Million Trees Project, the banned plants ...