Boston Ivy, Green wall

Ivy Covered – Yes or No?

I am a fan of ivy covered walls and homes. I think they can cover sins and provide some green in really tight spaces. However growing ivy comes with some responsibility in maintaining and ensuring you have selected the right species for your need.  WHAT TYPE OF IVY: First, if growing on a structure NEVER plant English Ivy, choose Boston Ivy. … READ MORE

Agave, Boston Ivy, Gravel, Italian, Rhododendron, Steal this Look, Wisteria

Steal this Look – Rustic Italian

While searching some older magazines I came across this image of a Italian courtyard.The garden is located outside Milan Italy and does not look like a typical Italian (Tuscan) garden. I am an advocate for covering garden walls/homes with ivy and climbers to provide additional interest to your garden. Here are some details if you like this look and would like to … READ MORE