First things first: wear gloves. Not cute gardening gloves. I’m talking thick, thorn-proof, “I-just-wrestled-a-hedgehog” gloves. Ivy, especially English ivy, loves to hide sharp surprises. You’ll thank me later when your hands aren’t covered in angry red scratches.
Grab long sleeves, pants, and sturdy boots. You’re about to play tug-of-war with a plant that has the grip of a jealous octopus. And please—watch out for spiders. They think ivy is a five-star hotel.
