Please suggest some top quality Fake Ivy etc
franksebem
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Hi all
I know this is a 'real' gardening forum but I have posted this in the 'Garden Design' section in the hope that somebody can assist.
We bought a house that had been neglected for a long time. Unfortunately, the conifer trees had grown tall and outwards. Outwards so much that it was impacting light into the lounge and onto the drive. I had no choice but to cut them back and obviously I am now left with a wall of Brown (twigs and branches). I need to buy something artificial that will cover this wall of Brown twigs and branches. A friend suggested some 'telescopic' trellis (with attached Ivy) from the budget store Home Bargains but I have looked at the stuff and it looks a little cheap. I am trying to create an artificial wall of Green, possibly the climbing ivy look. So guys, what can you suggest? I know I can look online and find associated products but I'd be keen to hear from people who have bought items such as what I require. I am not necessarily looking for cheap. I am looking for quality artificial greenery. As an aside to this a friend suggested I also plant some Clematis in pots and coax it to attach to the artificial greenery. What are your opinions on this guys?
I know this is a 'real' gardening forum but I have posted this in the 'Garden Design' section in the hope that somebody can assist.
We bought a house that had been neglected for a long time. Unfortunately, the conifer trees had grown tall and outwards. Outwards so much that it was impacting light into the lounge and onto the drive. I had no choice but to cut them back and obviously I am now left with a wall of Brown (twigs and branches). I need to buy something artificial that will cover this wall of Brown twigs and branches. A friend suggested some 'telescopic' trellis (with attached Ivy) from the budget store Home Bargains but I have looked at the stuff and it looks a little cheap. I am trying to create an artificial wall of Green, possibly the climbing ivy look. So guys, what can you suggest? I know I can look online and find associated products but I'd be keen to hear from people who have bought items such as what I require. I am not necessarily looking for cheap. I am looking for quality artificial greenery. As an aside to this a friend suggested I also plant some Clematis in pots and coax it to attach to the artificial greenery. What are your opinions on this guys?
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Long term ...if the hedge is completely dead would you be able to get it removed and then use a decent trellis and one of the large leafed Ivies ? Gloire de Morengo is variegated and quite a fast grower if the soil is prepared adequately.
I've not seen any artificial ivy ( or any other plant come to that ) which looks half reasonable - various green balls as hangers or standards but nothing which would meet your needs as described.