Does English Ivy Damage A Cinder Block Wall?

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Q: Can variegated English ivy do damage to a cinder block wall? My house has a tall concrete block foundation in the back. 

A: I don’t think the ivy will physically damage the cinderblock but it does provide a nice pathway for insects to crawl into the siding of your house. And if you decide you don’t like it after all, the hold-tight tendrils are the very devil to remove from a rough surface.

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