On 2008-04-22 11:26:57 +0100, adm said:
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Patience is a virtue!

Mind you, an Ivy would cover the wall fiarly quickly,

Not necessarily, see Andy's post.

but would it then prevent somethig slower growing from climbing through
it, or could the two co-exist peacefully ? I presume the Ivy would
strangle anything else?

I can't see why it should!

Fair enough. I know b****r all about gardening though. I cut the grass,
but that's about it! I really need to do more as I have a lovely half
acre garden, but keeping the grass down takes a lot of time by itself.
I have however been given a Robomow, so once I get that set up I should
hopefully have more time.

I think my plan is evolving to be planting several different
bi-coloured Ivys alternately and maybe also a few Wisterias and/or
climbing Roses for longer term colour.

I plan to be in this house for a good ten more years or so, so
hopefully will see good results at some point!

I just had a nice chat with the lovely lady at Fibrex nurseries who
recommended Golden Girl, Ceridwen, Gold Ingot and Courage Ivy
varieties. Spaced about 1m apart and planted in blocks rather than
alternated.