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Is The Climbing House Garden A No-Go?

October 21, 2016 · In: Garden

Climbing House Garden
I was talking with a home inspector yesterday about a property and he said that the ivy growing up the side of the home needed to go… ASAP.  I protested.

But a Climbing House Garden is so European!

It’s one of my favorite things about Europe, I practically squeaked.  (I’m learning quickly that my voice goes up three octaves when really important things like foundation cracks, leaking roof, and Climbing House gardens are at stake.)  Of course the next thing he had to mention were bugs, rot, and rodents.  That’s so unfair!

Who wants a climbing rose or a wall of ivy on their house when you bring up pests and extra expenses?  

So, is it really worth the risk?  That’s what I was left wondering.  Probably not, but today’s roundup of homes are not helping the practical side of the argument.  Surely all the people living in these homes don’t have bugs crawling all over them?

Still, it’s definitely something worth considering.  I even wondered if a detached trellis that isn’t attached to the house might be a great solution.  An arbor is another contender.  My mom has both and she has a mix of jasmine, roses, and morning glories growing on hers.

Multiple plants that bloom at different times of year will keep a trellis or arbor colorful all year long.

What do you think?  Would you risk putting in a Climbing House Garden on your home?  Have you?

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  1. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 12:08 am

    So glad I’m not the only one with these kinds of dreams!

    Reply
  2. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 12:08 am

    So glad I’m not the only one with these kinds of dreams!

    Reply
  3. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 12:08 am

    So glad I’m not the only one with these kinds of dreams!

    Reply
  4. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 8:27 am

    I would love a house with climbing plants and grass on the roof. It would be my dream house ❤️

    Reply
  5. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 8:27 am

    I would love a house with climbing plants and grass on the roof. It would be my dream house ❤️

    Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 8:27 am

    I would love a house with climbing plants and grass on the roof. It would be my dream house ❤️

    Reply
  7. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    YES! I love them. These are some of the most beautiful photos you have ever posted.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Maybe one day we will get the chance to have something like this!

      Reply
  8. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    YES! I love them. These are some of the most beautiful photos you have ever posted.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Maybe one day we will get the chance to have something like this!

      Reply
  9. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    YES! I love them. These are some of the most beautiful photos you have ever posted.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 21, 2016 at 7:00 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Maybe one day we will get the chance to have something like this!

      Reply
  10. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    Such beautiful house gardens. I love the look. There was a small town in Ireland that was filled with such beautiful homes. I have heard that ivy on brick can be dangerous. Your idea of a detached trellis might be a good solution.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 21, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      We had it growing on our brick in Denmark and that house had withstood everything since 1850… but the weather is so cold. Maybe the heat of the south makes it worse??

      Reply
  11. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    Such beautiful house gardens. I love the look. There was a small town in Ireland that was filled with such beautiful homes. I have heard that ivy on brick can be dangerous. Your idea of a detached trellis might be a good solution.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 21, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      We had it growing on our brick in Denmark and that house had withstood everything since 1850… but the weather is so cold. Maybe the heat of the south makes it worse??

      Reply
  12. [email protected] says

    October 21, 2016 at 4:20 pm

    Such beautiful house gardens. I love the look. There was a small town in Ireland that was filled with such beautiful homes. I have heard that ivy on brick can be dangerous. Your idea of a detached trellis might be a good solution.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 21, 2016 at 7:01 pm

      We had it growing on our brick in Denmark and that house had withstood everything since 1850… but the weather is so cold. Maybe the heat of the south makes it worse??

      Reply
  13. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2016 at 4:35 am

    We have a massive jasmine growing over the side of our garage in the country which I love but I get what he is saying – we have been told the same by a pest inspector about having plants growing up the house! These pics are all so pretty though – swoon.. A house I visited recently got around it by erecting trellis about half a metre away from the front of the house – with holes cut out for the windows etc and then they had the roses climbing up over the trellis. It gave the same effect but without the bugs and rodent issues. Genius! Hard to imagine rodents climbing up spikes roses though – but I guess if there is a will they’ll find a way. Ew.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 24, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      I like that idea and I’m dying to see your jasmine!

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2016 at 4:35 am

    We have a massive jasmine growing over the side of our garage in the country which I love but I get what he is saying – we have been told the same by a pest inspector about having plants growing up the house! These pics are all so pretty though – swoon.. A house I visited recently got around it by erecting trellis about half a metre away from the front of the house – with holes cut out for the windows etc and then they had the roses climbing up over the trellis. It gave the same effect but without the bugs and rodent issues. Genius! Hard to imagine rodents climbing up spikes roses though – but I guess if there is a will they’ll find a way. Ew.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 24, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      I like that idea and I’m dying to see your jasmine!

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    October 22, 2016 at 4:35 am

    We have a massive jasmine growing over the side of our garage in the country which I love but I get what he is saying – we have been told the same by a pest inspector about having plants growing up the house! These pics are all so pretty though – swoon.. A house I visited recently got around it by erecting trellis about half a metre away from the front of the house – with holes cut out for the windows etc and then they had the roses climbing up over the trellis. It gave the same effect but without the bugs and rodent issues. Genius! Hard to imagine rodents climbing up spikes roses though – but I guess if there is a will they’ll find a way. Ew.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      October 24, 2016 at 6:19 pm

      I like that idea and I’m dying to see your jasmine!

      Reply

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