English ivy can damage walls, boston ivy does not. That is the typical option for shady walls you wish to cover and what I would recommend.
English ivy can damage walls, boston ivy does not. That is the typical option for shady walls you wish to cover and what I would recommend.
Can I start with seeds in the cracks of the walls or do I have to plant the ivy in a garden bed?
Thanks for you help
What I personally feel is that if you start with the seeds in the cracks of the garden then the walls may get damaged.
I thought the same thing, thanks
There are plants that can grow in basket of sphagnum moss. Attached to a wall, they would be stunning and might not cause damage. One of these types of plants might be a good alternative to vines.
I live in Philadelphia and I'm afraid anything in a basket will not have enough protection from the cold winter.
If you grow ivy in a bed at the base of the wall it is less likely to cause damage with it's roots.