Every year I am completely bowled over by the colours of autumn, and this year is no exception. Yesterday, as I walked from Montpelier to Cotham, I was struck by the beauty of two plants in particular: Boston Ivy and Virginia Creeper.
Both plants are very vigorous and can be difficult to keep under control. However, their natural tendency to drape themselves artfully around architectural details or hang from windows and walls like bunting, makes up for their unruly behaviour.
I have some Virginia creeper growing at the bottom of the garden, which I wrote about here, and I plan to tempt it along a stretch of fence which runs above our new pond.
And talking of the pond, this was supposed to be a post about the changes we’ve made to the bottom of the garden, but progress has stalled due to a failed attempt to deliver a ton of top soil. As I write this I am waiting for the arrival of a smaller truck. Hmmm. Ten minutes to go until the three hour ‘delivery window’ is up, and it’s not looking good.
I’m lucky enough to have a Virginia Creeper in my garden, it’s amazing how much it grows every year, it’s taken over really, but it’s so beautiful when it’s red I can’t bear to cut it back yet! I just love this time of year!
Katie
We used to have a Virginia creeper on the wall of our property (we planted it), but unfortunately it get out of control and had to remove it. It is so colourful at this time of year. I noticed some today when I was out driving and had to stop to take a photo! Hope your top soil arrived!
Sarah x
I hope that truck arrived! I hate waiting for things to arrive. Every sound in the street makes me rush to the window and even though I know I’m there for the duration I immediately find things I need to go out for …
Love this time of year too – dread the thought of long winter nights and short grey days but autumn is something else – everywhere a riot of colour – think it’s nature’s way of preparing us for what’s ahead – had a beautiful Virgina Creeper at the bottom of my garden thought I’d lost it when we had a tree removed through which the creeper had grown – but wonderful surprise noticed it’s back – the only good thing about winter is knitting and cosy nights in by the fire with a few glasses of red – oh and Strictly of course!
Beautiful images
I have always wanted a Virginia Creeper on my house, purely for the autumn colour!
I have Boston ivy all over my front wall here in London. I think it is holding it up.