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Growing ivy

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  • 27-06-2019 9:52pm
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    Hardtochoose
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    Hi,

    I’d like to grow Boston ivy up a rendered wall to cover ugly water staining. (See photo of wall below)

    The issue I have is there is cobble paid directly up to the base of the wall, leaving nowhere to plant.
    My options I think are :
    1) remove a bit of the cobble next to the wall and plant there. Possible issues being there’s probably hardcore and gravel beneath - would be tough to remove this and replace with soil . Also potential of ivy roots to grow under rest of cobble and lift it.

    2)I was thinking of putting in a wooden planter box and plant the ivy in that. How deep would this need to be for the ivy to grow properly?

    Thanks for any advice.

    Image attached
    https://ibb.co/zs0x0qg


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    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    It's grown in containers in some places, to restrict it's growth. Be aware that this can become rampant and damage walls if you try to pull it off unwanted areas.


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    looksee
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    I had some in a large tub for years and it really never did anything - it stayed alive and grew a bit but really didn't like being in a tub.

    I agree you are only likely to find concrete under those cobbles - I'd be reluctant to disturb them.

    I think the only reason you are noticing the staining on that wall is because i is absolutely bare - a couple of tubs with something that doesn't mind being in a tub would help. Maybe a pieris - happy in a tub.


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