In article , dg writes
Hi all,

I'm completely new to anything gardening-related (I'm a bloke) so I'm sure
this will be blindingly obvious to nearly all of you! I'd appreciate any
advice at all.
Anyway, I'd like to cover a wall with ivy because its very ugly, and I like
greenery in general.
Would you generally use a trellis to avoid damaging the wall, and to ensure
the ivy grows the right way (ie. up!)
There is very limited light in this corner - but ivy isnt fussy is that
right?
How would I get it started? Would I need a grow bag? Or would a pot do? Do
you buy "Ivy seed"?
Oh gawd perhaps i should just call my mum...!

Ivy is self-clinging - there's absolutely no need for a trellis - the
ivy will go where it pleases.

I'd be apprehensive of allowing ivy to get among the roof tiles, and be
warned that once established it *will* get to the roof with no trouble.
I've just removed my ivy because the annual chore of cutting it back
discover the windows is something I don't want to be doing in the
future.

If you do want to go ahead, buy a small pot of an outdoor ivy from a
garden centre, and remember it will take a year or two to get going
really well.
--
Kay
"Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river"