[Budbaby65@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by Corvettegal

I agree that the vines will make a mess when you need to power wash your walls. Why don't you consider getting some outdoor metal wall decorations that you can remove when you need to power wash the wall.

If you google outdoor metal art for walls you will find many suggetsions.

That is great suggestion.
The maintenance with plants will be out of control. Unless, you have a gardner who will keep it small & maintained.

Good Luck!

[LG999]

The way vines are able to stay up is by digging little tendrils into your fence or walk or tree ect. Do you really want that?
Also this bushy covering provides an area for pests to thrive. I would pull them out immediately

[TandHSTAR@AOL.com]

Originally Posted by Corvettegal

I agree that the vines will make a mess when you need to power wash your walls. Why don't you consider getting some outdoor metal wall decorations that you can remove when you need to power wash the wall.

If you google outdoor metal art for walls you will find many suggetsions.

Like the idea of wall decorations, or if you want to spend the money have someone paint a scene and make sure it is treated so when you power wash it stays. Of course of you are talented paint it yourself.

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Tear it out now while it is still manageable.

A maintenance mess that does not improve the appearance at all.
Bugs and critters too.

Yeppp, you'll have bugs and geckos to eat them, then comes snakes to eat the geckos.

And I'm sure your neighbors don't want that scenario.

[graciegirl]

Florida is known for tumultuous growth of just about anything. There is a saying going around to be careful of what you leave for trash at the curb, it may take root.

I have seen some astonishing growth in a very short time on Hibiscus plants, Mandeville, Butterfly Bushes. If you plant it today, stand ready to trim it in a VERY short time or it will look like a jungle.

[Rich42]

Why do you care what other people think about how you manage your property???

[JohnN]

Originally Posted by Budbaby65@yahoo.com

That is great suggestion.
The maintenance with plants will be out of control. Unless, you have a gardner who will keep it small & maintained.

Good Luck!

We have metal art on our wall and think that it looks great - and it doesn't grow nor attract critters.

[Bill Dozer]

Only the neighbors on the other side of the fence should care. Vines will grow under the fence as well plus through any small opening in the fence. If the fence is damaged, you will be responsible for replacement. Keep your vines off the fence or wall. If you want vines, plant them against your house. In two or three years, you will be pulling them down.

[La lamy]

I love the look of vines that intermingle and I personally wouldn't worry about power washing the wall, but you do have to keep it trimmed and maintained. Good luck with your decision!

[realmoxies]

Originally Posted by Girlcopper

Well, as previously stated, your neighbor may not mind looking at a white fence and have every right to remove anything that comes on their side of the fence

You have a right to cut/trim what comes over the wall if you don't like it. You do not have the right to kill the plant. If it's that much of a nuisance, go over and talk to your neighbor about the issue. It's called getting along and being respectful of others.

[realmoxies]

Power wash your walls when you have your house power washed and trim them as they attempt to grow over the wall if that's your concern.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by Drakeswood

If you love the greenery/hate the stark look of the fence, why not move your trellises out far enough to trim behind them as your vines grow creating a wall?

That seems like a good compromise. Plus you could then power-wash the wall, keeping the algae away.

[loweglor]

I would keep them trimmed or it will start to look like a jungle.

[LianneMigiano]

White (on anything) was just designed to keep people having to clean all the time! That's the only time white is "nice". IMO fads using white on any household surface was instituted by men who wanted to keep women busy cleaning stuff! I want mottled/patterned surfaces everywhere. Who has time for all that constant cleaning (or the money to pay someone else to do it)?

[virtualcynthia]

We had a villa tour in our community to get ideas on what to do with our courtyard. It was good. One woman had a rainforest, One had a desert theme with beautiful cacti. One man has a gorgeous botanical garden that he could rent for tea parties. I wish there was a picture book with ideas. PS we also share cuttings.