Soil must be thoroughly pre-moistened before planting. Mix peat moss or ground bark into planting soil to a depth of 9-12 inches if possible.
Algerian ivy needs more moisture than English ivy.
In hot climates, the more water you give an ivy planting, the better it will hold up through summer. Withstands some drought in desert areas, especially in winter. Widely planted ground cover. Often climbs fences, walls, trellises. Dependable, uniform, neat.