Climbing Plants Hide A Lot of Fence for a Small Footprint In many cosy gardens, the vertical surface area of fence is larger than the soil surface! Putting a hedge in front of a fence has the advantage of keeping the fence itself free for maintenance, and there is no risk of plants getting too… Continue reading Best Plants For Growing Over & Covering Fences
Category: Climbers
How Deep Do I Plant a Clematis?
Most people plant their Clematis vines a little deep, the British Clematis Society says: “Ensure that the surface of the root ball is at least 3″ / 7.5cm below the level of the surrounding soil.” In our clematis growing guide, we add that even up to 6″ / 15cm below soil level is good for… Continue reading How Deep Do I Plant a Clematis?
Pruning A Climbing Rose
Climbing roses have a different regime than pruning rose bushes. They are not really true climbers, meaning they don’t twine like Honeysuckle or stick like Ivy. With a little guidance to start them off, they will scramble up through a tree or large shrub, but mostly you must tie them onto sturdy support wires against a building, wall, or trellis. You… Continue reading Pruning A Climbing Rose
How to Plant & Begin Training Climbing Honeysuckle
This video applies to all climbing honeysuckle varieties. Here, we are planting a 3 litre Lonicera, but it’s the same for any pot size. TRANSCRIPT Today we’re going to plant Honeysuckle. So this is the kind of thing that you’ll get when you order your climber from Ashridge Nurseries: a 3 litre pot with three canes, nicely tied. It looks… Continue reading How to Plant & Begin Training Climbing Honeysuckle
Best Climbing Plants For Shade
Shade Loving Climbers for North Facing Walls The North Wall is tricky for growing plants up because it gets no direct sun. This disadvantage often comes with dryness: rain-bearing winds mainly come from the South-West. But with a little coaxing in the early years to get them established, there are plenty of climbing plants for… Continue reading Best Climbing Plants For Shade
How to Grow Clematis Guide
How to Plant Clematis in a Flower Bed Clematis will grow well practically anywhere if you provide five things: soil preparation, planting depth, adequate water, cool temperature for the roots and the first prune. Soil Preparation Clematis demand good drainage and do well on chalky or sandstone soils because the soil retains moisture but never puddles. If you are on heavy clay,… Continue reading How to Grow Clematis Guide
How to Prune Wisteria
January-February is the ideal time to prune your Wisteria – have you?
Best Plants for a Small Garden Wildlife Hedge
A good hedge is an invaluable addition to any garden. It delineates and disguises boundaries, providing privacy for humans and habitats for wildlife, with nest sites for birds and foliage, blossom, nuts, and fruits to eat. The leaf litter at the base of a mature hedge is perfect for hibernating creatures, especially reptiles and amphibians,… Continue reading Best Plants for a Small Garden Wildlife Hedge