By Savana12
United Kingdom 
I've ivy that's been left to grow on a stone wall by my neighbour she says she is okay with me taking it off the stone wall it's wall goes from my garden to hers I have kept my half free of ivy but am concerned that it could cause damage to wall which will impact on my side some branches are quite thick I have cut the ivy leaves of but how do I get rid of the branches attached to wall without damaging the wall
12 Jun, 2024
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I would go with Eileen and cut the main stems off at ground level. Then with a sharp blade cut the secondary stems at every four inches. Then leave for a couple of months so that the roots dry out and lose their grip. Then give the walls a good brushing with a stiff brush. This should deal with the most stubben clinging roots without damaging the wall.
12 Jun, 2024
hi many thanks to everyone who offered me their adviceuch aprecciatedy
12 Jun, 2024
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cut the stems as close to the soil level as you can to prevent it continuing to grow on your side. In the past we have used a paint stripping tool / blade to prise the branches/stems off the wall. If done slowly it shouldn't do much damage if any. If the wall is in a poor state of repair you may need to go even more slowly. Just cutting the leaves off wont stop it continuing to grow.
12 Jun, 2024