Hmm. That all sounds very wise! However, training the rose up those trees is kind of beyond my capacity (plus which the trees are the neighbor's and while it wouldn't be a bone of contention, it still doesn't feel wise to me -- especially since I am literally the new "kid" on the block.
) There are other things likely to happen with some or all of those trees that will be outside my control, this part I know for sure.
It can climb on that chain link fence as much as its rosy heart desires. As for the fig roots, well, we're going to expand that bed anyway, so soil will be amended further out and watering will be attended to -- so I don't think that's going to be an issue so much. I do appreciate your mentioning that; it's something to investigate I'd not thought of, and there are several young figs here and there about.
I fancy the rose wants to be moved, the way its new growth leans toward the destination. "Take me
there!" it says.
That shaded bed? It is a gigantic pile of work I've not really touched the surface of. The sunny bed I've been working with much more.
