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replacing old fence
We would like to rip a rotten overlap fence out - there is a chain link
fence right behind it keeping the next door school kids on their side anyway. It is an East facing boundary with nothing much in front of it (yet, remember our blank canvass?) and we would like to plant climbers which give us our privacy back as fast and as long as possible. The chain link fence is 7 ft high and about 80 ft long. Soil is not too bad, bit of clay but nothing extraordinary. Suggestions? Annelies --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 20/02/2004 |
replacing old fence
NO suggestions at all????
You expect me to believe that? A "Annelies" wrote in message et... We would like to rip a rotten overlap fence out - there is a chain link fence right behind it keeping the next door school kids on their side anyway. It is an East facing boundary with nothing much in front of it (yet, remember our blank canvass?) and we would like to plant climbers which give us our privacy back as fast and as long as possible. The chain link fence is 7 ft high and about 80 ft long. Soil is not too bad, bit of clay but nothing extraordinary. Suggestions? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 20/02/2004 |
replacing old fence
Annelies22/2/04 8:54
NO suggestions at all???? You expect me to believe that? A snip Give us a bit of time, Annelies! This isn't a professional group, though some people on it are professionals. (And just as a tip, some people, including me, usually, won't answer top posts) I'll have a think, ask my husband get back to you, as I'm sure others will. -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
replacing old fence
Sacha22/2/04 10:43
co.uk Annelies22/2/04 8:54 NO suggestions at all???? You expect me to believe that? A snip Give us a bit of time, Annelies! This isn't a professional group, though some people on it are professionals. (And just as a tip, some people, including me, usually, won't answer top posts) I'll have a think, ask my husband get back to you, as I'm sure others will. Not much seems to be the answer, though it does depend a bit on where you live. Could your climate take e.g. Clematis armandii? Even then, it's pushing it. Russian vine is all that came immediately to mind but then only if it can't out-thug something else. The problem is the boundary being chain link - it it was a wall, some t othe prettier ivies would be possible.... -- Sacha www.hillhousenursery.co.uk South Devon (remove the weeds to email me) |
replacing old fence
Not much seems to be the answer, though it does depend a bit on where you live. Could your climate take e.g. Clematis armandii? Even then, it's pushing it. Russian vine is all that came immediately to mind but then only if it can't out-thug something else. The problem is the boundary being chain link - it it was a wall, some t othe prettier ivies would be possible.... I know. There is absolutely nothing though, just shrubs and low trees at the west side of the chain link...... We live in Lincolnshire and we have also been wondering about the Russian vine - but its vigour makes me careful. Is that the same plant as Fallopia aubertii (not sure how common that one is here but it is almost a weed in Holland)? Also thought about Humulus lupulus - more attractive but that would leave us 'bare' in winter. Another possibility we wondered about is the Clematis montana group........ Annelies --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 20/02/2004 |
replacing old fence
Not much seems to be the answer, though it does depend a bit on where you live. Could your climate take e.g. Clematis armandii? Even then, it's pushing it. Russian vine is all that came immediately to mind but then only if it can't out-thug something else. The problem is the boundary being chain link - it it was a wall, some t othe prettier ivies would be possible.... I know. There is absolutely nothing though, just shrubs and low trees at the west side of the chain link...... We live in Lincolnshire and we have also been wondering about the Russian vine - but its vigour makes me careful. Is that the same plant as Fallopia aubertii (not sure how common that one is here but it is almost a weed in Holland)? Also thought about Humulus lupulus - more attractive but that would leave us 'bare' in winter. Another possibility we wondered about is the Clematis montana group........ Annelies --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 20/02/2004 |
replacing old fence
Annelies22/2/04 2:45
Not much seems to be the answer, though it does depend a bit on where you live. Could your climate take e.g. Clematis armandii? Even then, it's pushing it. Russian vine is all that came immediately to mind but then only if it can't out-thug something else. The problem is the boundary being chain link - it it was a wall, some t othe prettier ivies would be possible.... I know. There is absolutely nothing though, just shrubs and low trees at the west side of the chain link...... We live in Lincolnshire and we have also been wondering about the Russian vine - but its vigour makes me careful. Is that the same plant as Fallopia aubertii (not sure how common that one is here but it is almost a weed in Holland)? Also thought about Humulus lupulus - more attractive but that would leave us 'bare' in winter. Another possibility we wondered about is the Clematis montana group........ Your Fallopia and the Polygonatum (Russian Vine) are the same. As I said, it depends on what else it can 'eat'. Amazingly enough, I tried once to grow this plant on a very bare patch at the end of a field that bordered my then drive and it died. I think that might almost be a claim to fame! C. armandii probably wouldn't be happy in that situation but Ray thinks you could try the C. montanas. However, none of these will give you ayr privacy and there are no guarantees any would survive except the Russian vine, perhaps. Is it possible for you to either plant a row of shrubs in front of the fence or to put up another fence. Not very helpful, I know. ;-( Can you trade favours with a brickie and get him to put you up a wall?! Sort of 4 hours gardening from you for 4 hours of wall from him? -- Sacha (remove the weeds to email me) |
replacing old fence
Not much seems to be the answer, though it does depend a bit on where you live. Could your climate take e.g. Clematis armandii? Even then, it's pushing it. Russian vine is all that came immediately to mind but then only if it can't out-thug something else. The problem is the boundary being chain link - it it was a wall, some t othe prettier ivies would be possible.... I know. There is absolutely nothing though, just shrubs and low trees at the west side of the chain link...... We live in Lincolnshire and we have also been wondering about the Russian vine - but its vigour makes me careful. Is that the same plant as Fallopia aubertii (not sure how common that one is here but it is almost a weed in Holland)? Also thought about Humulus lupulus - more attractive but that would leave us 'bare' in winter. Another possibility we wondered about is the Clematis montana group........ Annelies --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.593 / Virus Database: 376 - Release Date: 20/02/2004 |
replacing old fence
"Annelies" wrote in message et... We would like to rip a rotten overlap fence out - there is a chain link fence right behind it keeping the next door school kids on their side anyway. It is an East facing boundary with nothing much in front of it (yet, remember our blank canvass?) and we would like to plant climbers which give us our privacy back as fast and as long as possible. The chain link fence is 7 ft high and about 80 ft long. Soil is not too bad, bit of clay but nothing extraordinary. I sometimes think climbers on that sort of fence look a bit odd but that's a matter of taste and my word isn't law in such matters. My own preference if there's room is for a border of fairly vigorous shrubs preferably growing through the fence - but a bit in from the fence if there's any chance of the neighbours being tempted to mutilate anything that grows through the fence. I that idea appeals to you I'm sure the congregation can give you a big list. Rod |
replacing old fence
"Annelies" wrote in message et... We would like to rip a rotten overlap fence out - there is a chain link fence right behind it keeping the next door school kids on their side anyway. It is an East facing boundary with nothing much in front of it (yet, remember our blank canvass?) and we would like to plant climbers which give us our privacy back as fast and as long as possible. The chain link fence is 7 ft high and about 80 ft long. Soil is not too bad, bit of clay but nothing extraordinary. I sometimes think climbers on that sort of fence look a bit odd but that's a matter of taste and my word isn't law in such matters. My own preference if there's room is for a border of fairly vigorous shrubs preferably growing through the fence - but a bit in from the fence if there's any chance of the neighbours being tempted to mutilate anything that grows through the fence. I that idea appeals to you I'm sure the congregation can give you a big list. Rod |
replacing old fence
Annelies22/2/04 2:45
Not much seems to be the answer, though it does depend a bit on where you live. Could your climate take e.g. Clematis armandii? Even then, it's pushing it. Russian vine is all that came immediately to mind but then only if it can't out-thug something else. The problem is the boundary being chain link - it it was a wall, some t othe prettier ivies would be possible.... I know. There is absolutely nothing though, just shrubs and low trees at the west side of the chain link...... We live in Lincolnshire and we have also been wondering about the Russian vine - but its vigour makes me careful. Is that the same plant as Fallopia aubertii (not sure how common that one is here but it is almost a weed in Holland)? Also thought about Humulus lupulus - more attractive but that would leave us 'bare' in winter. Another possibility we wondered about is the Clematis montana group........ Your Fallopia and the Polygonatum (Russian Vine) are the same. As I said, it depends on what else it can 'eat'. Amazingly enough, I tried once to grow this plant on a very bare patch at the end of a field that bordered my then drive and it died. I think that might almost be a claim to fame! C. armandii probably wouldn't be happy in that situation but Ray thinks you could try the C. montanas. However, none of these will give you ayr privacy and there are no guarantees any would survive except the Russian vine, perhaps. Is it possible for you to either plant a row of shrubs in front of the fence or to put up another fence. Not very helpful, I know. ;-( Can you trade favours with a brickie and get him to put you up a wall?! Sort of 4 hours gardening from you for 4 hours of wall from him? -- Sacha (remove the weeds to email me) |
replacing old fence
"Annelies" wrote in message et... We would like to rip a rotten overlap fence out - there is a chain link fence right behind it keeping the next door school kids on their side anyway. It is an East facing boundary with nothing much in front of it (yet, remember our blank canvass?) and we would like to plant climbers which give us our privacy back as fast and as long as possible. The chain link fence is 7 ft high and about 80 ft long. Soil is not too bad, bit of clay but nothing extraordinary. I sometimes think climbers on that sort of fence look a bit odd but that's a matter of taste and my word isn't law in such matters. My own preference if there's room is for a border of fairly vigorous shrubs preferably growing through the fence - but a bit in from the fence if there's any chance of the neighbours being tempted to mutilate anything that grows through the fence. I that idea appeals to you I'm sure the congregation can give you a big list. Rod |
replacing old fence
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from "Annelies" contains these words: NO suggestions at all???? You expect me to believe that? I suggest you cultivate some better manners. Janet. |
replacing old fence
"Janet Baraclough .." wrote in message ... The message from "Annelies" contains these words: NO suggestions at all???? You expect me to believe that? I suggest you cultivate some better manners. Note for Annelies: Please disregard Janet's homilies. She is our pet policewoman, with responsibility for the maintenence of good manners. It keeps her happy, but nobody pays any attention to her attempts to make us toe the line. Franz |
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