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Article: The only way is up! Gardening.(Features)
- Article from:
- The Mirror (London, England)
- Article date:
- October 10, 2009
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Byline: PIPPA GREENWOOD
Climbers, especially those with flamboyant flowers or fantastic foliage, can transform "dead" vertical surfaces into truly gorgeous living walls.
Try it with fences, sheds, boundary walls or even the side of your house. Here's how...
Be supportive
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