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    What to grow on a shaded wall?

    The neighbours, to the north, are building a garage in the fence line.
    It has been suggested I grow a creeper on the wall. What to grow? What will grow in the shade?
    Don't limit your suggestions to creepers but limit them to what grows in the southern latitudes The suggestion of banana trees is not helpful.

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    Hang some purlins of the new wall and have a new carport yourself.
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    or how about this stuff
    Buy Artificial boxwood hedge, Box hedge and Fake Plants | Designer Plants

    it 'grows' anywhere.... green allways... no water....

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    Quote Originally Posted by V8Ian View Post
    Hang some purlins of the new wall and have a new carport yourself.
    You think that hasn't crossed my mind?
    A 101 and the BAE trailer are parked there already. And plans to mount a gate are being drawn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by debruiser View Post
    or how about this stuff
    Buy Artificial boxwood hedge, Box hedge and Fake Plants | Designer Plants

    it 'grows' anywhere.... green allways... no water....
    Hmmm......
    A bit outside of the box.

    Nah. I'd rather have a brick wall than fake plants.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh View Post
    Hmmm......
    A bit outside of the box.

    Nah. I'd rather have a brick wall than fake plants.
    yea, no worries... was just a thought. I actually like the shed idea too!

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    Moss & lichens grow well on my shaded wall. Just add some water.
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    Neighbours did this to me many years ago I planted bamboo ( non running variety) grew tall and strong......instant cover.
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    Stag Horns do well in the shade. Bracken underneath would look good too.
    Cheers, Billy.
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    Do not plant a creeper / vine - it will curse you until you rip it out. It will grow into every crevice / crack, into the eves and be a pain in the backside from all the pruning you will have to keep up with.
    I have been told if you want moss / lichen to grow spray the wall with milk first.
    Or cover it with some ornamental iron work.

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