The Trees are Choking!

Join efforts to save trees from Choking Hazard!

Do you have English ivy growing in your yard? ‘ Think it’s lovely to look at in the spring and summer? ‘ That maybe be, however, it is actually a serious threat to the beautiful trees that give yards and neighborhoods shade and character and help to clean the air.

Ivy strangles trees. It can accelerate tree rot by holding moisture close to the tree bark, while also stealing the trees’ nutrients and water. ‘ Our trees add value to our properties and quality to our lives. That is why we have invested so much time and money into landscaping, nurturing and maintaining our trees and gardens. ‘ The investment is worth it!’ English ivy is a threat to that investment.

Thankfully, it is a beatable one.

Sixty volunteers are now trained and ready to teach others how to beat English ivy and save the trees. They are equipped with educational materials to share with homeowners,’ have slide presentations to’ give at’ civic associations, and materials for exhibit booths at’ farmers markets and festivals.’  You can join the campaign by requesting a speaker for your group or by learning how to remove ivy.’ Visit’ Arlington Regional Master Naturalists‘ or’ TreeStewards‘ for more information.