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« on: November 19, 2008, 08:02 »


this is a horible pole in my garden and next spring I am going to try raising some morning glorry and nastiruim from seed. Do you think they will climb up the 2 poles ?

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« Reply #1 on: November 19, 2008, 08:07 »
Try bindweed - that's a sure thing!!!
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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« Reply #2 on: November 19, 2008, 08:15 »
I hope that you have been paid to have that in your garden

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« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 14:06 »
You could always try leading the eye away from it by having a feature plant or structure etc away from it.  You could plant shrubs and trees in front of it to hide the pole and cabling

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« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2008, 14:20 »
You might not be permitted to grow anthing on it by the leccie company

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« Reply #5 on: November 19, 2008, 16:14 »
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You might not be permitted to grow anthing on it by the leccie company


Well I don't get paid for having it there so I wouldn't care what they said  :lol:

If they come over I'll lock them one end of the new greenhouses lol. :lol:

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« Reply #6 on: November 19, 2008, 16:22 »
Quote from: "garddwr"
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
You might not be permitted to grow anthing on it by the leccie company


Well I don't get paid for having it there so I wouldn't care what they said  :lol:

If they come over I'll lock them one end of the new greenhouses lol. :lol:


Are you sure thats wise you might get charged with kidnap :wink:  :D

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« Reply #7 on: November 19, 2008, 17:53 »
Quote from: "Parsnip"
Quote from: "garddwr"
Quote from: "Aunt Sally"
You might not be permitted to grow anthing on it by the leccie company


Well I don't get paid for having it there so I wouldn't care what they said  :lol:

If they come over I'll lock them one end of the new greenhouses lol. :lol:


Are you sure thats wise you might get charged with kidnap :wink:  :D


oh. are you pulling my leg over the digger car tyres post ???

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« Reply #8 on: November 19, 2008, 18:01 »
I am.. 8)

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« Reply #9 on: November 19, 2008, 19:42 »
Was the pole there when you bought the property, or has it been erected in your time of ownership ?  Mrs Bouquet
Birds in cages do not sing  -  They are crying.

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« Reply #10 on: November 19, 2008, 19:57 »
How about Montana Rubens Clematis,they grow 20 feet or so and flower in spring.There are always lots growing up poles and look lovely.
Or cause a stire and go for Rusian vine :shock:

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« Reply #11 on: November 19, 2008, 20:27 »
A pole & 2 stays
I'd get on to the leccy people, could buy all next years seeds for you with the way-leave (as they call it ) :D

I know I have 4 :D

Sarah :)

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« Reply #12 on: November 19, 2008, 20:39 »
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Was the pole there when you bought the property, or has it been erected in your time of ownership ?  Mrs Bouquet


the poles have always been there

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« Reply #13 on: November 19, 2008, 20:45 »
Oh and you can claim money back for up to 5 years might be more I can't remember, when I put the claim in got £100 :D

Sarah :)

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« Reply #14 on: November 19, 2008, 20:47 »
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Oh and you can claim money back for up to 5 years might be more I can't remember, when I put the claim in got £100 :D

Sarah :)


interesting, I didn't know



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