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Thu, Sep 2, 10 at 12:09
| Hi everyone. I'm not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I need some suggestions. I'm in Austin, Texas where the soil is dry, sandy and alkaline. But that I can change. I've added peat moss and a sprinking of ammonium sulphate and the soil is now at a neutral level(ish).
The problem: We have a chain link fence leading onto an alley at the rear of the property. The solution: A fast growing screen plant (I was thinking bamboo but it really clashes with everything else) or vine which is hardy. Any suggestions on plants? I would love some flowers and will be planting ASAP. Thanks! |
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- Posted by roclibrarian (My Page) on Fri, Sep 3, 10 at 12:31
| I'm in a totally different zone (upstate New York), but this may work for you. I have a similar issue in my backyard. I planted a native variety of climbing rose and the effect is lovely. My soil here is like baked mud. |
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- Posted by missingtheobvious Blue Ridge 7a (My Page) on Fri, Sep 3, 10 at 15:26
| If you don't get many suggestions here, you could cross-post in the Texas Gardening forum. Or search "Texas" in the Vines forum. |
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- Posted by pricklypearsatx z8/9 (My Page) on Fri, Sep 3, 10 at 23:21
| Trumpet creeper - Warning it's a bit invasive...it came with our house... Cross Vine is another option.... Both of these are orange... Confederate Jasmine - aggressive/evergreen vine looks like Asian Jasmine All of the above have tendrils Carolina Jessamine evergreen vine/yellow flowers in spring. Not very aggressive. Can eventually develop chlorosis.. Dwarf Wax Myrtle- Fast growing evergreen shrub approx 5 feet tall. Soft texture/easy to shear. Perfect next to a chainlink fence |
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