I Have An Ivy Arch Which Leads From Our Patio To The Garden.

Question

Every autumn I trim it back to allow the gazebo cover to go on. The branches are now getting thicker and older .(it’s getting out of hand) If I cut back the thicker branches will it leaf again ??!

Answer 1

Yes, regenerative pruning may be necessary to restore old and woody branches.

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