On Wed, 29 Oct 2003 18:51:35 -0000, "Bevan Price"
wrote:


"Curiosity" wrote in message
.. .

Well that's what my gardening books call it, a cross between a fence
and a hedge.

I want a boundary between my open plan front garden and my private
rear garden however I do'nt want it to put up a solid fence and make
the place look like a fortress.

My gardening book suggest a trellis covered with Ivy .

How long would this take to become established, are there different
kinds of Ivy, are there any other suitable climbing plants apart from
Ivy, any advise on the trellis or should I use wires/fencing ?

The fedge will face NW .

TIA


Paul D

Although wooden fences or trellis generally looks better than wire, remember
that a wooden fence will eventually rot and possibly collapse, and also you
will need to coat it with preservative every few years before then. If you
use wood, you need to ensure that you can access the wood between the
plants, in order to apply the preservative without damaging your plants. Ivy
& other climbers may also trap rainwater next to the wood, which will hasten
the rotting.

Bevan


A very good point, however a wire mesh fence separating front garden
from back will look pretty horrible before the climbers can get
established.

Not sure what the solution is really ?.


Paul D