Best plants for covering walls and fences

Plants to cover unsightly walls and fences

Creative with climbing plants

There are lots of climbing plants to choose from in the garden.  If you are looking to cover an unsightly wall or fence, you can't go far wrong with ivy.  There are some elegant variegated forms available now, such as 'Glacier' which has delicate white markings, and can lighten a shady and difficult corner.  If you are looking for a different climber to solve the same problem, read on...

Posted 12/8/2008


Rosa 'Rambling Rector'

Apartment Gardening

This rambling rose will grow in almost any garden, even on a shady wall, and positively thrives on neglect.  It is very vigourous and will quickly cover a wall or fence - or scramble up into a tree.  With one overwhelming flush of white flowers in early summer, it is a real showstopper and is great for covering walls.   Read more »

Posted 24/9/2008




Clematis armandii

Plants for your garden

A wonderful evergreen climber with long, glossy leaves that emerge copper in spring.  Clematis armandii is a great choice for covering an unsightly wall in a hurry.  As a bonus this fast growing evergreen climber is laden with creamy scented flowers in Spring.  Just remember to avoid this plant if you have a dog, as the leaves can be toxic. Read more »

Posted 9/9/2008