MrsG, if you want 3 arches go for it I have just the one, a home made galvanised steel, black painted lasting forever jobbie. Two heavy honeysuckles completely,cover it...scent in summer is womderful. (will prune it tomorrow).
Are yours (or anyone else have one) like this? Is it strong enough & lasting?
This one measures (W)21.5cm x (D)4.5cm x (H)240cm - (40cm of which will be buried in the ground). Can get 2 for £13 ...
MrsG - verdun said his was homemade, so likely to be quite sturdy - i would worry that the one in the picture might buckle in the wind if it has a plant in leaf on it. As for plant costs, all the clematis i have bought as tiddlers have established themselves much better than the bigger more expensive ones. The GC's often sell them as 3 for £10 or 4 for £12 if you keep your eyes open, and have a massive range of varieties to choose from. As i said - be bold, make a statement - i'm sure you won't regret it
Chicky thanks, I remember now, homemade. Think youre right about sturdy. will look also at GC. Stacey ones I saw at Taylors I'm sure were £12-15. Right sorry folks think I'm in danger of taking over thread and maybe forum with my project so until I have further news I'll keep quiet on the subject, however, still value all your views so keep them coming but I'm gonna try not to bore you any more
As I dug over veg patch yesterday I am thinking maybe carrots and rocket. That will be suffice for one then the other can be real plants.
I had three arches from Agriframes joined together to make a pergola. Very strong. My nephews thought it was a climbing frame until the plants grew over it.Its been up 25 years and still rock solid.
Think I'll stick with the wooden arch then. Have chosen 'the generous gardener' as a rose, and got accompanying clematises coming out of my laptop ears! Liking dark purple clem with the pale pink rose. (also like a honeysuckle and alpine/seedhead clem combi and clems in lilac and white but dif shapes/sizes) If I go with 3 arches close together will I be in danger of mixing too many fragrances as well as too fussy looking. So is that 2 plants spread between all 3 arches then, nice and simple but profuse, may be a better idea?
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MrsG, if you want 3 arches go for it
I have just the one, a home made galvanised steel, black painted lasting forever jobbie. Two heavy honeysuckles completely,cover it...scent in summer is womderful. (will prune it tomorrow).
Are yours (or anyone else have one) like this? Is it strong enough & lasting?
This one measures (W)21.5cm x (D)4.5cm x (H)240cm - (40cm of which will be buried in the ground). Can get 2 for £13 ...
MrsG - verdun said his was homemade, so likely to be quite sturdy - i would worry that the one in the picture might buckle in the wind if it has a plant in leaf on it. As for plant costs, all the clematis i have bought as tiddlers have established themselves much better than the bigger more expensive ones. The GC's often sell them as 3 for £10 or 4 for £12 if you keep your eyes open, and have a massive range of varieties to choose from. As i said - be bold, make a statement - i'm sure you won't regret it
Mrs g Taylor's are about £8.00 per plant
Chicky thanks, I remember now, homemade. Think youre right about sturdy. will look also at GC. Stacey ones I saw at Taylors I'm sure were £12-15. Right sorry folks think I'm in danger of taking over thread and maybe forum with my project so until I have further news I'll keep quiet on the subject, however, still value all your views so keep them coming but I'm gonna try not to bore you any more
As I dug over veg patch yesterday I am thinking maybe carrots and rocket.
That will be suffice for one then the other can be real plants.
I had three arches from Agriframes joined together to make a pergola. Very strong. My nephews thought it was a climbing frame until the plants grew over it.Its been up 25 years and still rock solid.
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Mrs G, go with wood or heavy metal . . . my flimsy arch was decimated by a fence panel - not sure if you remember the pic?
I have straightened it up with wooden stakes but may yet replace it
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Dove, hope Ma is ok.
Think I'll stick with the wooden arch then. Have chosen 'the generous gardener' as a rose, and got accompanying clematises coming out of my laptop ears! Liking dark purple clem with the pale pink rose. (also like a honeysuckle and alpine/seedhead clem combi and clems in lilac and white but dif shapes/sizes) If I go with 3 arches close together will I be in danger of mixing too many fragrances as well as too fussy looking. So is that 2 plants spread between all 3 arches then, nice and simple but profuse, may be a better idea?
My daughter has "the Generous Gardener", it's lovely.
ahhh, thanks for that Lizzie, it's meant to be virtually thornless with a fantastic fragrance!