Young trees are often caged in a wire fence, which is all very sensible (as long as the cage is removed when the tree gets bigger and isn’t left to pierce into the trunk) but also quite ugly. Beyond ugly, it’s such a missed opportunity for a gentle climber. And so I’ve been experimenting with Sweet Peas and Morning Glory. So far the Sweet Peas are doing best, and have also proved remarkably low maintenance too. You can enjoy these in Princess Street outside the surgery
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