how best to cut back my ivy?

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  1. youngdaisydee

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    Moyra, i dont cut mine back yet, I know there are at least 2 nests in there...My fingers are itching tho..
     
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    Yes, Youngdaisydee, I am going to leave the bit where the robins were nesting until the Autumn and even then I may only thin it a bit as Robins over winter here so probably use it 12 months of the year - anyone know for sure.
     
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