Training English ivy should be possible, even on a smooth vinyl fence, since it clings to nearly any surface. To tell the truth, I don't want the trouble of placing a trellis or anything else next to the fence--it would be one more thing to contend with, the ivy will end up all over the fence anyway, and my main object is to cover the fence, which looks starkly plastic in the winter. My question is, how can I best attach the ivy to the fence until such time as it begins to attach itself? Can anyone recommend a type of tape designed for this and a place in the United States from which to buy it? All I can find Googling "gardening tape" and "plant tape" seem to be places in Asia, and Home Depot and Gardeners' Supply seem never to have heard of such a product. They sell Velcro plant tape, but I don't see how I'd attach that to the fence. I need something adhesive which is removable, biodegradable, or both. I'd rather there be no damage to the fence except the necessary damage caused by the ivy roots. Thanks for any assistance.
Cori