In Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, the borough’s most popular green space, volunteers learn the difference between English Ivy and ...

English ivy used to be one of the most popular ground covers, but I am starting to see more and more negative articles about ...

English ivy may give you that quintessential whimsical look, but is it worth it? As it turns out, it can be harmful to your ...

Hedera helix is common in the shaded understory of the redwood forests, overtakes fences and has carpeted trees with thousands of pounds of organic material.

If you love the plant it can also be kept as a houseplant Credit: Getty There are actually two here are two species of of the plant which are native to Britain - Hedera helix (Common or English ...

English Ivy (Hedera helix), a plant often found growing in abundance around the UK, can be transformed into an effective, natural laundry soap that’s as gentle on the environment as it is tough on ...

Whilst ivy doesn’t directly harm other plants or trees, it does need to be controlled if you’re planning on keeping it in your garden. Also known as Hedera helix, ivy’s aerial roots allow it ...

Scientists at Leipzig University in Germany have made what they deem an "important advancement" in finding new, safe pain relief therapeutics, by experimenting with extracts of ivy (Hedera helix).

Hedera helix has two distinct life phases. When juvenile, its leaves are what most people would think of as ivy: pointy with 3 or 5 lobes and a dark, witchy shade of green with light-green veining.

English ivy may be beautiful, but it's invasive and can pose issues for both you and your garden. This cheery ground cover is the ideal alternative.