Roses. Sky-blue morning glories. Purple wisteria. These and
other non-fruiting vines are best for growing on garden architecture,
as fallen fruit is messy, slippery and attractive to insects. And
make sure that the plants and shrubs you choose agree with your climate;
otherwise, your arbor or trellis could become an eyesore instead
of an attraction as it battles the surrounding flora. When choosing
vines, consider plants and shrubs that shed their leaves in the fall
and let the winter sun shine through.
Spirited climbing vines like trumpet creeper, cross vine and grapevines
all lend themselves well to growing on arbors, which can carry
the heavy weight of cross-bracing and vine mass. Adding fragrant
white jasmine will create a beautiful texture of both color and
aroma.
Whether used as screens or to support vines on buildings, trellises
work well in both formal and informal designs. A trellis with mandavilla
or clingers like ivy give the illusion of vines growing next to
your house, without causing the worry that the moist
environment created by the clinging vines may affect your walls.
Whatever plants and shrubs you choose, it’s important to
be imaginative and adventurous. In your garden, the sky really
is the limit.
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