This popular plant is secretly attracting snakes; it may already be making nests in your home garden
A popular ornamental vine, English ivy, while believed to bring good luck, is surprisingly attracting snakes to gardens. Its dense growth provides ideal hiding spots for reptiles and their prey, like rodents. Beyond this, the plant poses structural risks to homes by damaging walls. Experts advise complete removal or trimming to mitigate these dangers.
A popular ornamental vine, English ivy, while believed to bring good luck, is surprisingly attracting snakes to gardens. Its dense growth provides ideal hiding spots for reptiles and their prey, like rodents. Beyond this, the plant poses structural risks to homes by damaging walls. Experts advise complete removal or trimming to mitigate these dangers.
