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Privacy in garden
Hello all,
I have a weeny garden overlooked by two big blocks of flats. I expect to have moved from this flat by summer 2007, so I need a very fast solution to my privacy problem. My partner is building me a pergola this week and I want something to cover it for next summer. (optimistic?) Lots of people say mile a minute is too rampant, but in my situation perhaps it would be worth it? I just want somewhere shady and private to sit with my baby next summer, then I'm outta here! Any other suggestions? I've had honeysuckle and clematis suggested - but I really don't think they will cut it for next year. The onlooking windows are sooo close I need growth above my head before it will be private. The soil is very dry and solid clay at ten inches deep. Kate |
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Hi Kate
Mile a minute will cover it within the year and if you don't like it, just cut it at the root and it will just die back. But I am sure that the people who buy your flat will appreciate the privacy too! Ceci |
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In article . com, CECI
writes Hi Kate Mile a minute will cover it within the year and if you don't like it, just cut it at the root and it will just die back. But I am sure that the people who buy your flat will appreciate the privacy too! They won't, however, appreciate the complete disappearance of the pergola under a mass of vine a year or two later. -- Kay "Do not insult the crocodile until you have crossed the river" |
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from kate7 contains these words: I just want somewhere shady and private to sit with my baby next summer, then I'm outta here! Any other suggestions? I've had honeysuckle and clematis suggested - but I really don't think they will cut it for next year. The onlooking windows are sooo close I need growth above my head before it will be private. The soil is very dry and solid clay at ten inches deep. Jerusalem artichokes - and you can eat them from autumn onwards. Sunflowers, teazles, hollyhocks, tree mallow. Or get some bamboos in big planters and take them with you when you move. -- Rusty Open the creaking gate to make a horrid.squeak, then lower the foobar. http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hi-fi/ |
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"kate7" wrote ... Hello all, I have a weeny garden overlooked by two big blocks of flats. I expect to have moved from this flat by summer 2007, so I need a very fast solution to my privacy problem. My partner is building me a pergola this week and I want something to cover it for next summer. (optimistic?) Lots of people say mile a minute is too rampant, but in my situation perhaps it would be worth it? I just want somewhere shady and private to sit with my baby next summer, then I'm outta here! Any other suggestions? I've had honeysuckle and clematis suggested - but I really don't think they will cut it for next year. The onlooking windows are sooo close I need growth above my head before it will be private. The soil is very dry and solid clay at ten inches deep. Why not use some green plastic shade cloth, you can get quite strong thick stuff, stapled over the top of the pergola. Instant shade, instant privacy and no change of a plant taking over. -- Regards Bob In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London -- Regards Bob In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London |
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kate7 wrote: Hello all, I have a weeny garden overlooked by two big blocks of flats. I expect to have moved from this flat by summer 2007, so I need a very fast solution to my privacy problem. My partner is building me a pergola this week and I want something to cover it for next summer. (optimistic?) Lots of people say mile a minute is too rampant, but in my situation perhaps it would be worth it? I just want somewhere shady and private to sit with my baby next summer, then I'm outta here! Any other suggestions? I've had honeysuckle and clematis suggested - but I really don't think they will cut it for next year. The onlooking windows are sooo close I need growth above my head before it will be private. The soil is very dry and solid clay at ten inches deep. Runner beans. Large leaves, fast growing, decorative flowers, and edible. What more do you want? Regards, Nick Maclaren. |
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