The Boston Ivy should be well watered when planted but is drought tolerant once established on the soil. Mulch to conserve soil moisture and prevent weed growth.
Boston ivy doesn’t need fertilization.
The vine’s growth can be controlled by pruning in spring to reduce its size.
Prune to keep the ivy from getting under and lifting up the roof.
Boston ivy can be very invasive, so dig out any self-sown vines or vines that have rooted on the ground along the stems.
Scale insects are sometimes a big problem and can be controlled with horticultural oil sprays, you can find them on almost any garden store.