Often overlooked in the garden are vines. They play an important role in creating a lush, healthy green space. Vines can however, without proper care taken in planting and maintaining, become a nuisance. They are a tricky proposition for the inexperienced gardener, but with practice, can become a welcome addition to the yard.
Your first task is to pick the vine you can keep up with. Some vines, such as the Virginia creeper, morning glory, and one species of both clematis and ivy, can be super fast growing and can overcome you quickly in a small space. There are many slower growing clematis, ivy, and periwinkle types that can furbish your yard with a greener look with less work.
Vines are important in the garden, the right ones can shade plants, create canopy, add homes for the bugs you want, and perform many other functions. The wrong vine could potentially ruin your garden and be a pain to get rid of however, so make sure you do your research.
Your first task is to pick the vine you can keep up with. Some vines, such as the Virginia creeper, morning glory, and one species of both clematis and ivy, can be super fast growing and can overcome you quickly in a small space. There are many slower growing clematis, ivy, and periwinkle types that can furbish your yard with a greener look with less work.
Vines are important in the garden, the right ones can shade plants, create canopy, add homes for the bugs you want, and perform many other functions. The wrong vine could potentially ruin your garden and be a pain to get rid of however, so make sure you do your research.