Rip the ivy out of your yard right now. Seriously
KUOWEveryone knows English ivy (Hedera helix) -- it's almost as ubiquitous as Himalayan blackberry. The problem is, many folks still see this vine as an acceptable landscape plant, and not the aggressive invasive species that it is. I know from experience just how detrimental ivy is, especially in the Pacific Northwest. This article lays out the reasons why you should get rid of it.
