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On 30/1/09 16:11, in article , "CamRAIN"
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Hi, we have an issue with a neighbour who borders our rear garden, he
has a complete view of our patio and conservatory and I wish to screen
the view. Can anyone recommend potted plants/trees that will provide
year round privacy, approx 8ft tall, reasonably priced and hardy as the
wind blows between the houses. Any help appreciated.


When I die "where do you live?" will be engraved on my heart. ;-) It does
make a difference to what people suggest. However, knowing the size of your
garden helps, too. 8' tall but what spread can you 'afford' in terms of
taking up space in your garden? Could you make a raised bed with suitable
drainage holes at the bottom, put in a screen and train e.g. Holboellia,
Clematis Armandii (depending on your location) or as someone has suggested,
Pyracantha up it? This might extend your choices as not everything can live
in a pot forever. If it has to be pots you could have a row of bay trees,
kept clipped to the shape you desire.



How did your two Holboellias react to the January cold Sacha? we had -9c
here and mine did not like it too much and have shed a lot of leaves,
first time I have seen any damage on them.
--
Charlie Pridham, Gardening in Cornwall
www.roselandhouse.co.uk
Holders of national collections of Clematis viticella cultivars and
Lapageria rosea