English Ivy Plants Growing Information And English Ivy Care
Growing English Ivy Plants Plant English ivy in a shady area with an organically rich soil. If your soil lacks organic matter, amend it with compost before planting. Space the plants 18 to 24 inches (46-61 cm.) apart, or 1 foot (31 cm.) apart for quicker coverage. The vines grow 50 feet (15 m.) long or more, but don’t expect quick results in the beginning. The first year after planting the vines grow very slowly, and in the second year they begin to put on noticeable growth....