Anonymous
08/26/2013 07:20
Subject: Homes covered in vines
Asian varieties of wisteria are particularly damaging. We just had a ton removed that destroyed parts of our deck. Broke my heart but had to be done.
Will replace with a hybrid called Amethyst Falls, which we also grew, which was much kinder.
Will replace with a hybrid called Amethyst Falls, which we also grew, which was much kinder.
Anonymous
08/26/2013 07:18
Subject: Homes covered in vines
Anonymous wrote:Hate it. All I can think is that they are probably causing structural damage.
Depends on the type of vine and the material of the supporting structure.
Anonymous
08/23/2013 20:00
Subject: Homes covered in vines
Anonymous wrote:http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/26/realestate/greenwich-village-streetscapes-ivy-reviled-admired-and-lately-imitated.html?_r=0
"The extensive Oxford research indicates that the shade and rain protection provided by ivy creates a microclimate that moderates temperature change and the humidity fluctuation of a wall, with a corresponding decrease in freeze-thaw damage and the migration of salts within the masonry. Ivy was also found to reduce the attacks of airborne pollutants on surfaces."
Well, all I know is that it was removed from all the Harvard buildings when I was at the law school because the ivy was ripping out grout from the buildings in Harvard yard. A shame, really, but had to be done.
Anonymous
08/23/2013 19:49
Subject: Homes covered in vines
Anonymous wrote:It was good enough for Madeline.
