Gardening question: Can you safely compost ivy cuttings?

[Mike Jones]

... we've been a bit over-run and I'm going to have a massive cull at Easter... thinking of shredding the cuttings and composting them, but I have half a thought that ivy may be poisonous or unsuitable for this. Anyone know a definitive answer? Or can you recommend a gardening forum?

Cheers,

Mike

 

[T16GEM]

If you go onto www.bbc.co.uk/gardening you might find something, I think that it depends what variety of ivy you have as to wheather it's poisonous or not.

Sorry can't be of much more help.
Gems

 

[signtalker]

LOL Mike, you mean you dont Dis/Dibb all the time, you actually do spend some time out of doors!!!

Jules

 

[Mrs Dazzle]

Mike - isn't there something available that you can pour onto your compost that breaks these nasties down?

OMG, I just realised I've answered a question on gardening
Either I've become really boring in my older age, or I'm becoming a garden geek

 

[Mike Jones]

Thanks everyone... had the advice from several sites now, and the BBC Gardening forum reckons I can compost ivy, but best to shred it and mix with finer stuff.... gripping, eh?

...and don't be so cheeky Julia!

 

[2BoysMum&Dad]

Hi Mike

Do you have a waterproof internet connection in your garden so you can carry on Dis & Dibbing outside?

Zoe

 

[Mike Jones]

..LOL Zoe ..... I'll take plenty of breaks!

 

[2BoysMum&Dad]

Perhaps your could make sure your gardening jobs are short breaks away from these boards rather than the other way around?

You HAVE to get your priorities straight!!

Zoe