Having just trimmed back the ivy that has been growing up the side and end of the garage for 20 odd years and now have to face the problem of getting rid of the debris, my wife said, "let's get rid of it and have something a bit more attractive and dainty." However, she claims that cutting it down causes the roots to go a bit mad.
What is the view on cutting it down and using a chemical of the type used for tree stumps? Would this render the soil inhospitable to something like climbing roses?
Forthcoming old age makes me believe the ivy has to go.