Property News · April 15, 2017

Ask Alys Fowler: what can I grow on the cheap to act as a screen from a busy road?


Our gardening columnist has the answerI’ve recently taken possession of an allotment that’s right next to a road and overlooked through an ugly chain-link fence. What can I grow as a protective screen? I’m on a budget and can’t afford hedging plants.The cheapest option is a grapevine from a supermarket or value store; they often have cheap five-litre pots. However, it’s never advisable to eat anything that’s been grown next to a road with heavy traffic: grapes, blackberries, raspberries and the like will get covered in heavy metal particulates, and also take up pollution from the soil. Related: Ask Alys: which container plants are best for a windy terrace? | Alys Fowler Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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