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Covering 1m high metal railings
AndyDean
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I have a rather unsightly metal railing along one side of my (new build) house, which I'd like to cover with some nice planting. I'd rather keep the width to a minimum, in order to maximise the use of the strip of land between the fence and the house, and so am looking for alternatives to a conventional hedge (much as I'd love a beech hedge).
I had thought about training climbers up and along the railing, treating it in effect as a ready-made trellis. The fence is only about 1m high, so am worried this is too short to effectively grow climbers. I'd love something flowering like a nice rose or two, but have no experience with climbers other than ivy...
I don't mind if the railing isn't completely hidden by foliage, just want to at least obscure it with something more attractive. Any advice/alternative suggestions very gratefully received!
Thank you
I had thought about training climbers up and along the railing, treating it in effect as a ready-made trellis. The fence is only about 1m high, so am worried this is too short to effectively grow climbers. I'd love something flowering like a nice rose or two, but have no experience with climbers other than ivy...
I don't mind if the railing isn't completely hidden by foliage, just want to at least obscure it with something more attractive. Any advice/alternative suggestions very gratefully received!
Thank you
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Just make sure you note down which is which and which pruning group it is in so you know when to prune each one.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
It'd be lovely to see some photos as it develops
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.