Friday, November 18, 2011

Any ideas for horizontal rambling/climbing rose supports?

i have several english rose bushes in my front flower bed. i've decided to let them ramble, but a tall structure would be completely unbalanced and unattractive. i'm considering a short (3-4 ft) picket fence. what do you think?





the bed (B) is a sideways-L-shape, front door to driveway,


like this:





rose rose rose rose rose rose


B


B


B


B ------ door ----------------------

Any ideas for horizontal rambling/climbing rose supports?
sounds great..
Reply:I sometimes use old tree stumps and branches, to add a natural look, coupled with some wire, to help train them ramble and spread. Sideways growth will produce more flowers, as it slows sap and produces buds. You could add some more permanent elements, as the old branches etc. will decay over time. for this you could use some more discreet wood, metal or plastic supports, that are somewhat hidden by the natural parts. It's also easy to add preservative to the tree branches etc.
Reply:Like your diagram...


I used old ladders for supports - might sound strange but they look cool. (really old lovely wooden farming ladders)


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