I'm always struck by how the ostensible contact with nature that is gardening is often driven by fear. One of the most common questions I receive from concerned gardeners is how to remove climbing plant damage, such as ivy, from walls. The idea behind this is that climbers can shatter brickwork and cause significant structural damage to buildings. But when you actually look at the science, very few of these concerns are based in evidence. And in many cases, the exact opposite is true.
in 2020 study From the Royal Horticultural Society and…
Source: www.newscientist.com
