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| Hi, I am new to the forum. I live in Southeast Michigan and have an acre, with a koi pond. I need something for my long fence in my backyard. I took down the grapevine as it was many years old and way overgrown. I miss the privacy though. I know my neighbors hated the grapevine, they were always killing it. The neighbors that did though, have all passed away. I tried some clemantis and nothing much happened. I tried three different rose climbers and they all died through the winter. It's facing south and it seems to be a low spot in our yard. We get a small pond about four feet from the fence in the spring thaw.
So I was thinking trumpet vine until I read how invasive it is. I do have a picture of the area if anyone wants to see it. thanks to anyone that answers this |
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| why don't you go with some annual vines (morning clory, moonflower, sweet peas) until you can get a perrenial vine to take hold. reconsider your clematis, but it will take 2 or 3 years to get going. also what type of fence do you have-- it will make some difference in the types of vines you plant. also does it get any road salt? and how bad is your wet spot. i like virginia creeper, but it doesn't flower. silver-lace vine is often suggested, but can be weedy like a trumpet vine. maypop would be cool--its a hardy passion flower family vine. and you can research more roses, as surely there are hardy, tolerant climbler and ramblers for your area |
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| I think I will keep trying clematis. I don't know why they keep dying there. This area does not get any salt.I like your idea of annuals until the clematis takes off. Thanks for your ideas! |
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| diggerb2 wrote: "what type of fence do you have-- it will make some difference in the types of vines you plant." Really? Will these all grow ok on these structures? While I'm at it I might as well ask if anyone has any other suggestions. My locations for these vines range from full shade to full sun. Thanks |
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