Why did I write strangely? I meant straggly. I think the issue with jasmine plant is the first year I put it in too big a pot then next year's repotting meant I had to wrestle all the tendrils from around the chicken wire fence it was cuddling up to so it got offended. The first year it was a delight though with so many little yellow stars. I did all the pinching out in spring to encourage it to go off in all directions but its not bushy.
I'm just nervous that my plants in the north west facing can be insipid and not take well. I'll let you know what I do in the end. Thanks for the input. x
Square weld mesh reinforcing grid from builders' merchants - strong, easy to put up, unobtrusive, comes in different thicknesses and square sizes so you can choose to suit. The thinner ones can be cut to size with good wire cutters.
That is a lovely plant support - I wonder where one gets one of those. Breathe, could you tell me where you found that pic? I am trying to find freestanding strong trellis for my clematis too because I can't hammer into the fence their against due to it being the neighbours' fence.
wakeshine I found it via Pintrest - seems to be a regular garden gate.Her plant is outstanding. It's picture 7 or so if you scroll down. I love that her pictures of clematis look normal not touchd up with that awful colour enrichment- detest that doctoring. Not sure of legality of linking to Pintrest so to give reference it's from the website oif thisgrandmothersgarden!
I use the builders' mesh for trellis and screening. The finer grade meshed sheets and bars are easy to bend around a path or just keep straight and very strong as long as the support posts are well installed. I have it for supporting pumpkins to get them up in the sun, clematis and climbing roses plus blackberries and loganberries.
Vendée - 20kms from Atlantic coast.
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If you want something freestanding, a gate would be ideal. You'd probably find one on a local 'free' site or eBay etc. You'll have to attach it securely to posts concreted into the ground though.
It would look a bit odd unless you link it to the surroundings well enough. Among other shrubs or decent sized planting, would be my suggestion, or create a screen across the garden and put it in as a slightly open gate.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm not a fan of DIY that's why I wanted an obelisk- the thought of crafting a ' timber frame' for wire sets my teeth on edge. But I know we shouldn't train plants on a wall , they could damage pointing etc- well ivy does!
Also I must watch garden bling- with my mirror, ceramic boot and 3 wise monkeys I've reached me limit!!
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Why did I write strangely? I meant straggly. I think the issue with jasmine plant is the first year I put it in too big a pot then next year's repotting meant I had to wrestle all the tendrils from around the chicken wire fence it was cuddling up to so it got offended. The first year it was a delight though with so many little yellow stars. I did all the pinching out in spring to encourage it to go off in all directions but its not bushy.
I'm just nervous that my plants in the north west facing can be insipid and not take well. I'll let you know what I do in the end. Thanks for the input. x
Square weld mesh reinforcing grid from builders' merchants - strong, easy to put up, unobtrusive, comes in different thicknesses and square sizes so you can choose to suit. The thinner ones can be cut to size with good wire cutters.
That is a lovely plant support - I wonder where one gets one of those. Breathe, could you tell me where you found that pic? I am trying to find freestanding strong trellis for my clematis too because I can't hammer into the fence their against due to it being the neighbours' fence.
Thanks Buttercupdays I'll have a look
wakeshine I found it via Pintrest - seems to be a regular garden gate.Her plant is outstanding. It's picture 7 or so if you scroll down. I love that her pictures of clematis look normal not touchd up with that awful colour enrichment- detest that doctoring. Not sure of legality of linking to Pintrest so to give reference it's from the website oif thisgrandmothersgarden!
http://www.thisgrandmothersgarden.com/2010/06/star-of-my-garden-today.html
I use the builders' mesh for trellis and screening. The finer grade meshed sheets and bars are easy to bend around a path or just keep straight and very strong as long as the support posts are well installed. I have it for supporting pumpkins to get them up in the sun, clematis and climbing roses plus blackberries and loganberries.
If you want something freestanding, a gate would be ideal. You'd probably find one on a local 'free' site or eBay etc. You'll have to attach it securely to posts concreted into the ground though.
It would look a bit odd unless you link it to the surroundings well enough. Among other shrubs or decent sized planting, would be my suggestion, or create a screen across the garden and put it in as a slightly open gate.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I'm not a fan of DIY that's why I wanted an obelisk- the thought of crafting a ' timber frame' for wire sets my teeth on edge. But I know we shouldn't train plants on a wall , they could damage pointing etc- well ivy does!
Also I must watch garden bling- with my mirror, ceramic boot and 3 wise monkeys I've reached me limit!!
In that case, have a look and see what's available on Freecycle and be prepared to think laterally.