@lloydslights wrote:
I have been going through my little shade loving creepers/vines. Well, not literally - I'm not Tarzan's Jane. Reinforcing my knowledge of them
One thing to take into consideration, is that most plants want to grow towards the light. Another thing is that creepers/vines may be rampant. That is their nature.
I've considered plants that will drape from growing above a wall; but they well may "escape" back from the edge too. Unless a barrier (mowing strip) is in place for control.
Their little root systems will penetrate any nooks and crannies. But should they become too thick can be cut back with hedge clippers, as they are soft stemmed and will rejuvenate quickly.
Dichondra - Silver Falls
Native Violet
Ajuga
I personally wouldn't cover woodwork with plantings. Treated timber is to prevent insect invasion but I find can rot relatively quickly when in prolonged damp conditions (behind the covering of plants) without air circulation.
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Perhaps some thought should be given to say, a row of liriope along the top, to "soften" the sharp edge. And as suggested elsewhere, some potted plants (hydrangeas, gardenias, eg.) spaced along the lower section.
Just some thoughts.
DEB
Viola hederacea is a soft ground cover, and would break if it was falling over a wall.
I disagree about the timber. There would be enough air circulation unless close clingy plants were planted. Rabbitt lives in a dry area.
