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Yard Makeover

reading.jack1reading.jack1 Posts: 1
in Problem solving
Hi guys,

I was looking for some help & advice when it comes to a small backyard makeover. On this outside wall I have I'm looking to paint it potentially white to give it that clean look. This masonry paint I found is self-cleaning which I hope will keep it looking fresh as the old paint job looks like due to the small enclosed space just gathered dirt - https://emperorpaint.co.uk/exterior-wall-protection

I have taken down the rose bush that was growing up the wall in order to paint the wall. What is the best way to get this back on the wall and to give it the best chance?

I also have an idea to put plant pots on the wall around the rose bush, what would be the best plants to put in these to give a bit of colour and that will be fine in a small pot?

Any advice or inspiration welcome! The overall look I want is to be clean and modern with some bursts of colour.

Thanks!





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  • ObelixxObelixx Posts: 30,090
    Clean and prep your wall then paint it well.  Maybe 2 coats.

    Erect a trellis panel to support the rose.  For a more modern look than bought, diagonal slatted panels you could make a square or rectangular framework from some 2 x 2 and attach that to the wall then put either tensioned wires across it at 30cm intervals or painted roofing lathes a 20cm intervals.

    Reattach the rose stems using soft twin and tie them in as horizontally or diagonally as possible.    Once that's all done, re-assess and decide if you need more pots and colour.  Much will depend on how healthy and vigorous is your rose and what colour its flowers.
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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    edited August 2021
    For a contemporary look, don't use too many colours ... if you can restrict the colours to just one, and  match the colour of the flowers in the pots to the colour of the rose that'll look good ... and a formally shaped potted evergreen or two for structure and winter interest ... or evergreen grasses in containers look good and take up less space.  

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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