Evergreen climbers such as ivy give a house romantic texture and charm. You can easily green an ivy wall or train fragrant wisteria across a roof with little effort and plenty of patience. Climbing plants come in many types and varieties, but they all share one advantage: they need very little ground space while covering vertical surfaces. A green facade can be created either by winding vines around vertical supports or by allowing plants with small rootlets to cling to the wall.
Greening a House Facade with Ivy
Choose a climbing plant that suits your home. Ivy is common across Europe because the climate suits it, which is why it is often used for facade greening. Keep in mind that ivy can damage wooden houses, so keep it away from vulnerable wood elements such as doors and windows. If your house is made of wood, choose climbing plants such as clematis, grapevine, wisteria, or honeysuckle instead.
Greening an Ivy Facade and Highlighting the House Number
Plant ivy in spring. Choose a shaded area so the leaves are not damaged by strong sun, and make sure the soil is well watered before planting. If you want to green your wall with ivy set the plant as close as possible to the wall or a trellis. Ivy uses aerial roots and can cling to nearly any surface it touches, not just masonry. You can also green interior walls or use ivy as a privacy screen in the garden.
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