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can i trim the ivy on my house ?

west yorkshire, United Kingdom

the ivy on the front of my house that gets sun all day is growing wildley,can i trim it bigtime this time of year




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You certainly can, and should, take as much off as you like, back to bare wood if you want, it'll only grow again!

11 Jun, 2009

 

Yes. As Bamboo says, be as hard as you like

11 Jun, 2009

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Be careful to cover your skin - ivy sap can react with sunlight and 'burn' your skin.

11 Jun, 2009

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