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hi all, i need your opinions. ...i have this big ole white fence. in planing for the fence, i failed to put any space in front of the fence so that i could grow things in front of the fence. thus i have this stark white fence. i really want to soften the look. i feel as tho something growing on the fence will help. in the mean time i have things planted behind the fence that will sort of grow thru the fence but it will take a couple of years to get the effect i want.
in researching vines, the only permanent vines that will work with my yard are english ivy. hubby has boycotted trumphet vine; he has also boycotted any flowers in the bed b4 the fence;there are several annual vines that i am growing to put on the fence, but during the winter the fence is way to 'plastic' looking
so, that being said, am i nuts training english ivy to go up the fence? i am striving for the english cottage look so what vine would be better than english ivy? my main concern is that english ivy can be so invasive; i don't want it taking over...i have climbing roses that are planted to grow up on the fence but it will take a couple of years...i have hyacynth bean vine in the works to grow up the fence during the summers...
ok, i have all the disclaimers than i can think of ...just wanna hear what you think:)
i have also posted this in vines and climbers maybe those folks can help me with regards to vines
This message was edited Apr 16, 2007 4:16 PM
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