I have a very large embankment (100ft x 75ft) that I would like to have it covered with ivy and I have a friend who wants to get rid of a large ivy bed from her yard.

Question 1: Can you dig up (with a shovel) a spade full of ivy & transplant it to another area?

Question 2: Any suggestions on removal & planting of large ivy transplantion would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks and have a nice day.

Transplanting Ivy is quite simple annd can be done. When digging them up. Dig up a clump, trying to keep as much of the roots intact as possible. Take the clump and break apart the ivy into individual plants, cutting the plants apart with a sharp shovel, so no to mangle the roots. Then replant the plants on the hillside, and I would strongly suggest using a root stimulator with a B1 additive which would help reduce the transplant shock, which you should be able to find at your local garden center. Hope that helps.

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