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When and How to Cut Back English Ivy Aggressively

English ivy can be cut back any time, but fall is ideal—it looks bare in winter, then rebounds vigorously in spring. You can shear it to ground level; it's nearly impossible to kill. Even glyphosate barely dents it. Regular pruning (several times a year) keeps it from engulfing shrubs and structures.

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