It'll depend on your soil conditions, aspect and climate etc Sam, but clematis are wonderful climbers and there are loads to choose from. That bed isn't very deep [front to back ] so that might rule out sometypes, but there are still plenty which would suit.
Whatever type of plant you like, whatever colour, there will be a climber to suit, whether it's roses, jasmine or anything else. I'd rule out honeysuckle, as it works best when it scrambles over something like a shed, garage, pergola or other structure.
Thank you fairygirl, I don't want to plant something that will pull the wall apart, would climbers or jasmine do this. I'm just learning this gardening stuff and I love it. Also have two dogs and two baby's, anything would have to be suitable for them to. And hide the ugly wall. Also at the moment I think I have a kinda tree/Bush coming out of the borders. Well I think that's what it is. Thanks again sam
It'll depend on your soil conditions, aspect and climate etc Sam, but clematis are wonderful climbers and there are loads to choose from. That bed isn't very deep [front to back ] so that might rule out sometypes, but there are still plenty which would suit.
Whatever type of plant you like, whatever colour, there will be a climber to suit, whether it's roses, jasmine or anything else. I'd rule out honeysuckle, as it works best when it scrambles over something like a shed, garage, pergola or other structure.
Thank you fairygirl, I don't want to plant something that will pull the wall apart, would climbers or jasmine do this. I'm just learning this gardening stuff and I love it. Also have two dogs and two baby's, anything would have to be suitable for them to. And hide the ugly wall. Also at the moment I think I have a kinda tree/Bush coming out of the borders. Well I think that's what it is. Thanks again sam
Not sure how to do this separate so just pressed quote again. I think this is what's coming through the border about half way up. The ivy was strangling the end of this. And we would like to keep it. If I put weed killer down on borders, would it kill this tree/Bush. Sounds stupid I guess but I have no clue.
Using a spot gun weeder should be ok, but if its a new garden how would you know what was a plant and what was a weed? Best to see what comes up in the first year and remove what you don't like( usually I tie a bit of wool around the ones to go) so when they die back I know which is which, that way you save some money by not having to plant up the whole border .😀
You’ve got two babies and two dogs ... you really don’t want to use weed killer
What weeds are causing a problem ? Show us some pics and we’ll find a way to solve the problem without poisoning your soil and all the important invertebrate life in it, and the bees and other pollenating insects ... and your family of course
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Thank you everyone, and yes the wall is ugly I agree, I will be painting it and eventually some pretty climbers . Just moved in and ivy was very close to house so it did have to go. What climbers would people suggest? Thanks Sam
IMHO, you'd regret painting it very soon after you'd done it. Once the paint starts to look grubby,( which doesn't take that long ) you'll feel the need to repaint it. Once you have " some pretty climbers" on it, how will you paint it? I'd get rid of the ivy, if that's what you want to do, and pressure wash the wall , then plant your climbers and ignore the wall thereafter.
I would agree about not painting the wall,it's not actually that bad and once covered you won't notice it. The shrub you have looks like a Pyracantha to me.
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I agree with others about not needing to paint your wall .... but if you do then you might want to use a mineral paint such as Keim. I don't work for them or anything ... but when we built our house 17 years ago we were obliged by the planners to have the outside rendered. We painted it with this paint as it is supposed to not need to be repainted. So far so good ... it's not cheap but painting walls is something I try and avoid (would sooner be gardening) .... so it has been worth it.
Just a suggestion. Bee x
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I agree ... tired paintwork is far uglier than no paintwork. Put up some wires or trellis and hide the wall with clematis ... alpina and viticella types will give you interest in spring, summer and autumn.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
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What weeds are causing a problem ? Show us some pics and we’ll find a way to solve the problem without poisoning your soil and all the important invertebrate life in it, and the bees and other pollenating insects ... and your family of course
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I'd get rid of the ivy, if that's what you want to do, and pressure wash the wall , then plant your climbers and ignore the wall thereafter.
The shrub you have looks like a Pyracantha to me.
I agree with others about not needing to paint your wall .... but if you do then you might want to use a mineral paint such as Keim.
I don't work for them or anything ... but when we built our house 17 years ago we were obliged by the planners to have the outside rendered. We painted it with this paint as it is supposed to not need to be repainted. So far so good ... it's not cheap but painting walls is something I try and avoid (would sooner be gardening) .... so it has been worth it.
Just a suggestion.
Bee x
A single bee creates just one twelfth of a teaspoon of honey in her lifetime
Put up some wires or trellis and hide the wall with clematis ... alpina and viticella types will give you interest in spring, summer and autumn.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.