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The external walls of our house are about to be re-painted. However, several
areas are currently covered with roses/clematis/ivy/winter flowering jasmine

I am happy to completely strip down and get rid of the ivy but don't want
to lose the rest. If I prune these down to ground level, will this cause any
problems, and how long before everything grows up again?

Jeanne Stockdale.