about a year ago i had to spend a lot of money on a new wooden fence since
the old one was falling to pieces.

the neighbours promptly bought some ivy to grow against it and it is already
forcing its way through the vertical panes and coming on to our side. in a
year or two i think it will damage the fence. i have started spraying the
leaves that come through with systemic weed killer, but this is not going to
be a longer term answer.

any suggestions on what best to do? i don't want to fall out with them, but
i have mentioned the problem as i see it, but they have done nothing.
thanks