These evergreen living walls provide an instant and effective solution to a huge range of problems. They are a selected form of ivy grown on rigid galvanised mesh to give ivy panels. Not only are they much more attractive than traditional fencing, they also improve with time. They can work as ivy fence panels, as evergreen hedges, as cladding for walls or as security barriers

Chosen by designers for the Chelsea Flower Show they have won one bronze medal, four silver gilts and two gold medals. In 2009 they featured in the garden which won the supreme prize - the President's award. In every other RHS show where these ivy panels have appeared they have been in gardens winning silver gilt medals.

In commercial and industrial situations they can -

We supply ivy screens in lightweight, biodegradable troughs for planting directly into shallow trenches. They will grow like normal plants though the screens will need attaching to posts or walls to stop them moving in the wind. The troughs will degrade over time and the roots will grow into the soil. Ivy is tough and can stand more shade and drought that most plants but will still need aftercare. Trimming once or twice a year is usually enough to keep them looking smart.

They can be planted into freestanding troughs on a hard surface but will need to be effectively watered and fed.

 

 

Ivy screen as delivered in degradable trough

DETAILS.     Ivy screens supplied by IMPACT PLANTS are grown on very sturdy 5mm hot galvanised
steel mesh. They are difficult to cut except using bolt cutters and are therefore excellent
for security purposes. Their surface is largely covered with native ivy, variety Woerner, and should
soon become completely covered. Ivy is a very hardy plant, and one of the most adaptable,
thriving in most conditions as long as it is not allowed to dry out completely after planting. As delivered
the plants will be trained around the screen and growing in a biodegradable trough which can
be put straight into a prepared trench in the ground. The trench should be at least 12in
(300mm) deep and wide. Some compost and slow release fertiliser around the troughs mixed
in with the soil will help the plants to flourish.
The most frequently used ivy screens are 1.8m (6ft) high and are usually used like fence panels attached to posts. We recommend that the screens are attached to 4in (100mm) wooden or recycled plastic fence posts bought locally. As the screens are 4ft (1.2m) wide and the posts are 4in wide the total width of a panel, brackets and post is around 54in (1.36m), allowing for some spacing next to the post. To calculate the number of panels for a straight run of fencing simply divide the total length in metres by 1.36. For 52m of fencing in a straight line you would therefore need 38 panels and 39 fence posts (one extra to start the run). We supply galvanised brackets to attach the ivy panels to posts.

Ivy screens 1m high or 2.2m high are also available We can also supply galvanised mesh panels 2m high by 1.2m wide to add to the tops of the screens to give additional height but, of course, you would have to wait for the ivy to grow to the top of these . They can be cut to give intermediate heights.

 

Panels can also be attached to walls and can be used to clad walls using sophisticated watering systems. Prices of more sophisticated projects can be quoted for at QUOTATIONS.  or phone 01225 447962 to discuss your needs.

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Ivy screens, like all plants, are susceptible to drying out. Ivy, of course, is very tough but still should not be allowed to dry out completely. Evergreen screens in troughs may also be damaged by prolonged freezing in winter. Evergreens need water all year round and frozen roots may not be able to provide it so they may need extra attention.

You can find advice on choosing a hedge here and details of other evergreen hedges here.