I think this more reads like “How to fight non-native species with native species”.
The definition of invasive doesn’t really lend itself to an easy change-out. Truly invasive are the plants that modify the entire ecosystem, brings trees down, swamps everything else, spreads easily, difficult to eradicate etc.
I work in the invasive plant industry and I wish it were that easy. Sure, some jobs are “remove the exotics” but that’s simple work compared to the true monsters.
I was hoping that they would have a ground ivy suggestion. I can’t plant a tree in the center of my lawn. I have done dutch clover in my lawn which with the grass has slowed the spread. Hopefully the self heal will help next year.
I do love this for the small empty sections of yard. Plant something native to take over
I’m not aware of any native plants in my region which can compete with English ivy. It will obliterate everything in its path If you don’t aggressively remove it before it completely takes over.
Odd, I have a huge, mature patch of English ivy that doesn’t encroach on my grass beyond a given point. Now, if only I could rid myself of ground ivy and yellow woodsorrel…
I love woodsorel! But it’s native here.
Consider yourself extremely lucky with that English ivy.
