Q: I have a question about the problems caused by vines. If a vine is growing up a brick wall, will it damage the mortar or the brick itself in anyway? Will the vine suck too much moisture out of ...

Description: For a bright, sturdy vine to furnish a wall, none beats Chinese trumpet creeper. If it's a brick wall, even better, for the dark orange to red flowers of this vigorous climber will ...

QUESTION: I need a recommendation for a good vine with flowers that I can plant on a brick wall. ANSWER: One favorite is the tangerine beauty cross vine. It’s a heavy bloomer in spring and ...

While the brick units used in the wall assembly may last 100 years or longer, sills, parapets, chimneys, copings, ... If the vines have damaged the mortar, repointing may be necessary. Weep hole ...