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Will climbers damage cottage's foundation?
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Posted by sheilamay z8 E.Lothian Scotlnd (My Page) on Sun, Mar 14, 04 at 13:56
| I'm new to the forums & have searched but can't find an exact answer to my query in past postings. Can anyone help resolve a disagreement between me and my husband? Last year we bought a 17th century stone cottage, and I've bought a climbing rose (Etoile de Holland) to train against the cottage's south-facing back wall. But my husband wants me to put it in a container instead of the soil, afraid its roots will bring moisture under the foundations or do some other mayhem. Our cottage is built straight onto soil, with no basement. I've got a wisteria Sinensis to go against the same wall -- will either it or the rose cause damage? Help! |
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RE: Will climbers damage cottage's foundation?
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| No Sheila, And by the way, there are many cottages to be seen in the
british isles with climbers on their walls...
What could really damage a house are giant ramblers
like R.Filipes Kiftsgate, not a "Etoile de Hollande".
I have a "Mme Alfred Carrière" engulfing the roof of my
house.
Best wishes,
Pete. |
RE: Will climbers damage cottage's foundation?
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- Posted by soff belgium (My Page) on
Fri, Mar 19, 04 at 3:52
| happy you, pete! j'essaye de faire pareil avec mme A C, au bord d'une petite maison, comme elle a peu de piquants, on peu la manager, non? et les tuiles, elle ne passe pas trop dessous, chez toi? |
RE: Will climbers damage cottage's foundation?
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| Thanks so much to you both! I really appreciate the input. I will be planting my rose by the house this weekend. Wish me luck! |
RE: Will climbers damage cottage's foundation?
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| You get it from me, Sheila, And yes, Soff, MAC sometimes tries to send new canes between
the roof and the wall....I simply check once a year at pruning time, and "just say no". With a Felco she does not try to discuss.
But Sheila talks about a "Etoile de Hollande", which is not as vigourous.
Best wishes,
Pete. |
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