How can I get rid of climbing ivy?

I have the same problem with ivy growing out of control over my steep mountain block and up the trunks of trees. I was advised by our local council to cut back all the ivy at ground level, then paint both cut edges of each stem with a poison such as Zero or Round-up. (I am in Australia, so I don't know if these brands areavailable overseas).

Lily

April 13, 20070 found this helpful

i would think pouring salt aroud the foundation would kill any plants? ~lol - just give it to ME! i need some climbing plants for my new trellis's!

I had ivy growing on the south side of my house. I had to pull it all up by the root. And I had to dig deep to get the roots, since any missed pieces would root and grow into a new vine. Mine was in a flowerbed and spraying would kill my other plants, some of which were extremely old. It took me an entire summer to go through my bed, inch-by-inch to get it all.