Once the main stems are cut, the vines above will die, but they won’t fall off by themselves. Time for a good old-fashioned yank. Pull the vines away from walls, fences, or trees. You’ll feel like you’re peeling a giant, stubborn bandage.
If the ivy has latched onto brick or wood, use a stiff brush or scraper to remove the tiny suction-cup roots. They look like little hairy feet. Gross, right? But satisfying to scrape off. Just don’t pressure-wash old brick—you might damage the mortar.
Pro tip: do this on a cool, cloudy day. If you do it in the scorching sun, you’ll turn into a human raisin. Speaking from experience.
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