West Seattle English Ivy Removal Services
English ivy looks tidy… until it swallows fences, strangles trees, and pries into siding and mortar. Pull it once and call it good? That’s how it comes roaring back. We remove ivy systematically and set up follow-ups so it actually stays gone.
We serve Admiral, Alaska Junction, Alki, Fauntleroy, Arbor Heights, Delridge, Gatewood, High Point, Morgan Junction, and Roxhill.
What’s the Problem?
- Ivy mats burying beds and lawn edges; new plants can’t break through
- Vines climbing trees—girdling trunks, stealing light, adding wind sail (storm risk)
- Ivy creeping into fences, decks, stucco, and brick joints (hello, moisture damage)
- Neighbors’ ivy pushing under/through the fence and onto your side
Our Removal Approach (no wishful thinking)
- Tree lifesaver ring — we cut a 2–3’ gap around each trunk, peel vines off the base, and leave the upper vines to die back safely (no bark ripping).
- Mat lift & root chase — roll back the surface mat, grub runners/root nodes, and sift edges so fragments don’t reroot.
- Fences & walls — we cut and stage removals; on masonry/stucco we let vines die before gentle peel-down to avoid damage.
- Edge protection — install clean bed edges; fabric under paths only, never in planting beds.
- Mulch & replant — 2–3” mulch where appropriate, or dense groundcovers/natives so ivy loses the light war.
- Dispose cleanly — bag and haul; no piles left to reroot in place.
Straight talk: a “one-and-done” ivy job doesn’t exist. The win is solid removal + well-timed follow-ups that starve the roots.
Where We Work Best
- Tree belts & green strips along driveways/alleys
- Fence lines with ivy creeping from both sides
- Retaining walls & rockeries where roots hide in joints
- Mixed beds where we protect keepers and evict ivy
Our Annual Maintenance Plan (Your Yard’s Routine)
- Resprout sweeps — 4–8 week intervals in Year 1, then taper
- Edge patrol — fence bottoms, wall seams, and shady corners
- Mulch management — maintain 2–3” cover in open soil zones
- Targeted spot-treatment — IPM-first; only where hand-pulls can’t keep up
- Replanting — groundcovers that crowd ivy out (salal, sweet box, ferns, etc.)
We’re a low-maintenance landscaping crew. Our goal is fewer problems between visits and less work for you.
Service Cadences (Pick What Fits)
- Quarterly — spring/fall deep clean + two follow-up sweeps
- Bi-Monthly — great for active regrowth or shady, moist sites
- Monthly (first 60–90 days) — for heavy infestations; then taper
What Annual Maintenance Includes
- Safety setup (PPE) and 811 utility locate before deep grubbing near lines
- Root-runner chasing & meticulous rake-out (no “green confetti” left behind)
- Mulch top-ups and bed-edge re-cut so ivy can’t sneak back in
- Optional replanting with dense, low-care plants to shade the soil
- Photo updates and a simple resprout log so you can see progress
Why Annual Maintenance Matters
- Starves the root bank — repeated hits drain reserves so ivy quits
- Prevents re-invasion — edges/fences are where it sneaks back
- Protects structures & trees — less wind sail, less moisture intrusion
- Cleaner, safer yards — fewer hidden tripping hazards and pests
How It Works
- Free Estimate — photo/video or quick walkthrough; clear, upfront pricing
- Plan the phases — access, haul path, tree rescue, fence/wall strategy
- Service Day — cut, grub, haul; edge and mulch; optional replanting
- Follow-Up — scheduled resprout sweeps + spot treatments if needed
Why West Seattle Chooses Neat & Tidy
- Local crew that knows hills, alleys, tight driveways, and rockeries
- Licensed & insured for peace of mind
- Upfront pricing — labor, hauling, and disposal included
- On-time, respectful, clean work (no ivy bits left to reroot)
- Green-first approach — IPM strategy, smart mulch, landfill kept low
Ready to get ivy off your trees, fences, and walls—for good?
Call or text Neat & Tidy for an ivy removal plan that actually sticks. We’ll clear it fast and keep it down—so your landscape can breathe again.
