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andrew_warner90

Designing Deck with Ivy

11 years ago

Just moved into a house with a very large deck. There roughly (20) 16 ft. 2x12 over head that is supporting a lot of over grown ivy. It is making a big mess by dropping leaves and by attraction a lot of bugs. I would like to keep some of it but need to trim it way back. As you can see by the pictures it is about 4 feet deep and is growing up the side of the house. I've identified 2 of the three types of ivy; American bittersweet and trumpet Ivy. I am wondering if I should just cut it all back and hope the trumpet regrows. I am thinking all the bittersweet has to go? I am open to waiting a year or two before it grows back. Just don't know if I should leave some if it, risk citing it all back or if I should keep some of the bittersweet. Am open to any suggestions!

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