"..... Cut the ivy where it comes out of the ground? ........."

No no no no no no either dig or pull, you need the roots out.
If you cut it will grow back even stronger.


If you are cutting private back hard then do so in April, that way you will
have the wind break all winter, and new growth wont get hit by frost.


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David Hill
Abacus nurseries
www.abacus-nurseries.co.uk