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Shredding Ivy Vines: Chippers Hate Them

Ivy won't regrow from chipped pieces, but it will wrap tightly around chipper blades, causing endless clearing. Chippers are for woody limbs, not vines. Dispose of ivy by bagging or burning (where allowed).

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