Another question for my shade garden...
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Amy
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Hello. Seems like this old antenna pole should be of some use in my shade garden... I just don't know what!! Elephant ears will soon be in the back 2/3rds of the garden, so that's why there is not too many plants there just yet....any ideas of how to use this ugly pole??? Thanks!
10 answers
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I planted Morning Glories up an ugly pole in my garden. If those don't work I am sure there is something out there that would work for you.
Brenda LeCloux
on Mar 19, 2014
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I would paint it to match the plants. If you screw in eye hooks you can use small hanging pots to grow herbs. Ma.ybe use baskets with small pots inside.
Irish53
on Mar 19, 2014
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You could also plant moon flowers on that pole as well. They only bloom at night and only last for one growing season. So, you can change it if you like. I like the idea of painting the pole, too. Another solution is to remove the pole if it is no longer in use. .
Kelli Smith
on Mar 19, 2014
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I agree with Irish53, instead of hiding the elephant in the room, paint it bright and use to be hand light plants or use as a decorative pool, and attached large faux metal flowers, bird houses, etc. whatever fancies your taste. I saw someone post where they use metal large flowers on a window sill flower pot for all seasons, was cute. Like Irish commented, hang flower baskets with small flowers for the seasons.
Anna Ibarra
on Mar 19, 2014
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I love the idea of hanging plants from the pole or you could plant hummingbird vine, or one of the new non invasive honeysuckle vines.
Patty
on Mar 19, 2014
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Take the cool looking blue pot and keep the theme going! I could see that pole painted some bright purple, fuschia and yellow, then add brackets to hang clay pots off of the pole.
Lori Johnson
on Mar 20, 2014
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Some passionflower vines will take a good amount of shade, and be attractive to butterflies.
Douglas Hunt
on Mar 20, 2014
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How about using it as a support for wisteria?
Rebecca
on Mar 20, 2014
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I had something similar by my house ...to disguise the pole I took apart an metal folding screen (actually the wind took it apart for me, breaking a couple of welds) The 3 section iron screen had nice rounded arches so I used one section attached to this pole with zip ties and spay painted the pole to match the brown rust color of the screen. This made the best trellis ever! I planted a clematis (which likes shaded roots and sunny top) but if the area is too shady @Douglas Hunt idea of planting passionflower vines is a great idea. Whatever you decide to do please post the after pictures for us to enjoy! Good luck with your project.
Margie
on Mar 21, 2014
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In your area, Texas, there are lots of vining plants that will work. I wouldn't use ivy since it becomes invasive. With a little encouragement you can get most vines to grow up the pole. Use zip ties to hold the plant in place as it grows. Don't pull them tight around the pole. Just tight enough to hold the plant in place. I would try one of these for color and/or fragrance: Violet TrumpetWild Climbing Hydrangea, Carolina Jessamine (I love this plant!)Climbing Hydrangea, Armand's Clematis, Japanese Hydrangea, Evergreen Smilax Creeping Fig, Star Jasmine, American Wisteria
Janis Hill
on Mar 21, 2014
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