All plants rely on soil nutrients to facilitate their growth, and the Swedish ivy is no exception. However, it is not always a guarantee that the soil in which your plants grow will have all of the nutrients required. Fertilization and soil amendments help ensure that the plants in your garden not only have the basic nutrients they need but also that they get the nutrients that are specifically necessary to them. Swedish ivy needs fertilizer to ensure that its roots and stems continue to develop in a healthy way throughout the growing season. Fertilization will also help a Swedish ivy a set of leaves that looks fantastic, which is especially important for this plant since its foliage is its main point of ornamental appeal.