We have a huge and ugly concrete retaining wall in the driveway. Someone suggested we do planters at the top and use cascading/climbing plants to cover.
We are in Massachusetts, and I would love to cover this monstrosity with evergreens/flowers and wouldn't be upset if I could grow grapes as well!
My question is, what would be hearty, long flowing and will grow long enough to make a difference?
What can cover this wall?
My pictures would not upload in initial post..
Hello everyone, a newbie here and I’m having technical difficulties posting my question, but for some reason it worked this time. I would really appreciate any help with my question. I just bought 2 - 1 gallon clematis plants, one came with a 4” green, leafy sprout but the other was just a few short brown sticks. Both are supposed to be the same plant. Is this normal or could the one be dead? I contacted the seller 5 days after I received them and all he said was “clematis aren’t like annuals, they’ll be fine”. I gotta admit, it was a little put off by his comment.
Any any is very much appreciated. Thank you!
Cotoneaster dammeri is hardy to zone 5 and it will drape over the wall
Not sure what juniperus horizontalis wiltonii or bar harbor would do in that setting
Grapes may be hard to control since you are growing from above
If you could plant in the ground that would be ideal
Perhaps planters at the bottom, I’m thinking the long rectangular ones and plant a climbing vine, such as English Ivy.
Here’s an example.
Handroanthus:
Thank you for that. The Cotoneaster dammeri is very pretty.
I should've mentioned that we can not put planters at the bottom as the garage door is literally 10" out from the wall..
(&having teenagers turning around there would just ask for multiple issues 😊)
Does English ivy flower at all?
And would I be able to train it to go down if I put the trough like planters at the top?
This message was edited Apr 26, 2018 3:54 PM
The flowers on English ivy are not showy and next to non descript. It’s claim to fame is the foliage. The ivy will fix to the wall and could do damage depending upon the condition of the concrete.
If you can plant in the ground it will take less maintenance over the years, easier to keep it from drying out, and it will be more likely to last longer
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