http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum Practical Projects To Make Your Gardens a Nicer Place en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:24:44 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/autumn/misc/rss.jpg http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=29523&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 21:17:56 GMT Hello everybody.

I'm a newby and a complete novice at gardening - something i am hoping to address with help from the forum.

The front of our house (which faces north west) has an integral garage that we would like to grow a climber up to add some interest above the garage doors as the wall is very blank looking.
Unfortunately the driveway is very thick concrete right up to the house walls. I have had a go at getting through the concrete but it is very hard and i dont think i am going to be able do it.

Would it be feasible to grow an evergreen climber such as a clematis or honeysuckle in a large container/pot? We have space for a 55-60cm pot.

Would the plant be able to climb approx 6-8ft high and spread when grown from a pot?

I know it would be better to break through the concrete but i'm not entirely sure i am going to be able to do it.

I am also concerned that the plant may not do too well in winter in a pot.

Hope you can advise me

Thanks ]]> Garden Projects hunter http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=29523 http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=29232&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:50:37 GMT I have my allotment at a farm but after we have completed our building work at home I am having a mini allotment at the front at home. Unfortuantely... I have my allotment at a farm but after we have completed our building work at home I am having a mini allotment at the front at home. Unfortuantely we have a family whosse children help themselves to flowers and walk all over private property etc and I do not want my hard work to be ruined and touched. Any ideas for surrounding the beds?

I have seen some lovely work here for beds.

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