I couldn't agree with you more as well. The damage the vines and shrubs
could do to your home is one thing, but it promotes and conceals pests. I
work for a local government agency and I am in charge of pest control, etc.
We have a huge problem with termites, rats, and mice getting access to
buildings with all types of ground cover including vines.

"bobwhite" wrote in message
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I couldn't agree more, Karen!!!!!

Vines can really raise havoc with masonry, bricks, and siding of all
materials. I have replaced much siding because vines made holes in it,
and
the siding began to rot. Of course, it was good for business, but an
unnecessary expense to a lot of people.

Also, please don't plant large hedges or shrubs close to a house. They
seem small when you plant them, but they soon are huge. They can grow to
roof line height and more, and ruin shingles, and cause other damage.
Also, huge roots grow under the foundation and could eventually cause
breakage.

Bob

We have about 14 ft of foundation in our house and would like to
cover it with some type of an 'evergreen' Vine.

Why do you want to cover it with a vine?

I admit that I have some pretty strong feelings about vines. I just
helped a friend remove some Asian Jasmine from his house and garage
and saw firsthand how it ate holes in the wood and brick. Also, I
went to a college that had to constantly fight English Ivy while
still keeping enough around to still look Ivy League... There's no
way that I would put a vine next to my house. However, I think some
vines that can go on trellises look great, like potato vine.

Karen