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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2008 1:28:22 GMT
Just found this on the UKtv site The Top Ten Worst Plants Leylandii (71%) Ivy (67%) Pampas Grass (55%) Conifer Trees (50%) Wisteria (49%) Magnolias (47%) Privet (36%) Geraniums (31%) Bamboo (29%) Carnations(18%) I can understand maybe the Leylandii and possibly the privet in small gardens but not the rest whatcha recon? uktv.co.uk/gardens/item/aid/588252 |
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Post by Amo on Dec 31, 2008 7:35:15 GMT
I think it could be that in this day of modern TV gardening a lot of those are not seen as chic and in vogue, very '50's and Grandpa stuff if anything. Leylandii and Ivy could reduce the value if left to their own devices and I think there have been court cases over them. I'd of thought that the list would be better served with plants like weeping willow too close to the house etc.  And I wrote all that and then read the article  ;D |
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Post by Plocket on Dec 31, 2008 10:43:38 GMT
I agree with the leylandii and I personally dislike pampas grass. And I guess people don't like things that cling to buildings because you can't see any damage to the brickwork underneath. I can't understand why a lot of the other plants are on the list though.
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Post by Rosefriend on Dec 31, 2008 11:10:29 GMT
I must admit that I find it a bit ludicrous. I agree that anything that would damage brickwork or very large trees too near a house and possible damage to foundations should be carefully considered.
However, if I didn't like the Pampas grass, Geraniums and Co I would just dig them out and get rid of them, if it was the house that I wanted to buy.
RF
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Post by bagpuss on Dec 31, 2008 12:51:10 GMT
I think it ludicrous as well (especially Wisteria and Magnolias)
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2008 14:12:30 GMT
Maybe just a case of mass wisteria ;D
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Post by Plocket on Dec 31, 2008 14:36:33 GMT
Groan! That joke should be in a Christmas cracker Steve!!! ;D
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Post by 4pygmies on Dec 31, 2008 15:16:03 GMT
Oo! I was prepared to take umbrage and reading the article hasn't changed my mind! I think it's all just silly! All of those plants are perfectly alright if planted in the right place and looked after properly and to make them into villains makes me so cross - it's the old fashion police again - telling everyone what are the 'right' plants for us to grow... On that list there are some plants I personally would never grow just because I don't like them, and never have but to make stoopid lists about how terrible they are is yet another example of us being told what to do! It doesn't 'arf make me mad...... ;D
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