next doors ivy... want to take cutting!

next door have a lovely large leaved ivy ( i think! ) and its very healthy and grows really well, and comes through our fence , and grows rather nicely

but he cuts it back every so often and kills our bit , that we like :lollol:

can i take cuttings off it?? but cheeky i know! pinching the neighbours plant but its in our garden :hehe:

ive never taken any cuttings of anything before so some points in the right direction please would be greatful :thumb:

 

ooh thanks john

i know its probably simple stuff to you guys! but for a first time gardener i really am.. thick!! :lol:

 

Just one thing to note-in defence of your neighbour. By cutting the ivy back every few years they are infact keeping the ivy looking good. The fresher newer leaves are the most attractive, it's probably the reason why it looks so good when it grows back through. You will have to follow suit to maintain the same quality of foliage. I cut mine right down every three years and live with the bare bit for a year.

 

Why don't you ask your neighbour for a runner that has already rooted after all thats what neighbours are all about.

 

In Finland we have a saying "stolen plants grow best". That's why you should never thank for any cuttings. I've used this attitude several times, just accidentally passing by (sometimes it takes several passing bys) a lovely plant and asking the owner if I could steal some cuttings. My stolen garden now has ivy, lavender, 2 evergreen shrub babies and a handsome Viburnum that was growing in a too tight spot. Most gardeners are flattered when their plants are admired.

 

hehehehe