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Gravel Bed out and Clematis in
andy.smith
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I have a gravel trap around most of my house, especially at the front. I was thinking of taking out a section of this and some flags to put in a couple of Clematis plants, maybe jingle bell or some other evergreen variety.
Would anyone know of a problem with doing this?
Thanks in advance.
Would anyone know of a problem with doing this?
Thanks in advance.
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Funnily enough, French drains are called Roman drains here and @Liriodendron is right. They need to be kept clear of plants and weeds or they don't work.
If not a clematic then is there something evergreen I could use that won't damage brick? I had thought of an ivy, but the risk to the structure is off-putting.
Allowing any plants to root in that gravel is likely to compromise the free flowing of the drain and risk damage to your house.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
Clematis won't like it either. They like deep, rich, fertile soil and plenty to eat and drink. They won't find that in sand up against a wall.