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Input (English): [header] How to kill english ivy [title] Get your equipment ready. [step] The most important tool you'll need in order to kill ivy is a sharp pair of clippers or loppers, depending upon the thickness of the vines. Older vines can grow as thick as one's arm, while newer vines are as thin as flower stems. <sep> (A) A smooth, sharp pair of garden clippers is the best pack for any type of ivy and is all you need to get the job done. [substeps] For vines, push your clippers down into the vines and using single force pull them away from the vine. (B) In addition to gathering appropriate cutting supplies, put on a thick pair of gardening gloves to protect your hands as you pull the ivy back. [title] Cut the vines around the base of the tree. (C) Now is the time to get your supplies. [substeps] This method will also work for vines that have been laying around the house for a long time. (D) If you have trouble getting a normal pruning staff or axe, you may want to consider getting a hand pruner and other bladed items. [title] Cut the vines to an inch (2.5 cm) apart.
Output (English): B