Vines

Annual vines like morning glory, nasturtium, moonflower, and so on aren’t woody, but vines — woody or not — can be a substantial presence in your landscape. Vines like to grow upward, though some need assistance in terms of guidance and/or support.
Some vines are valued mainly for their lush foliage. Others flower and fruit, with attractive seedheads or berries by fall — all factors that naturally add to their appeal and affect placement and maintenance. Choose vines based on whether and when you want these extra, color-contributing features. Also, when purchasing, be sure to inquire about predicted mature size!

Some of favorite vines for home landscapes are

* _ Akebia
* _ Honeysuckle
* _ Bougainvillea
* _ Ivy
* _ Clematis
* _ Jasmine
* _ Climbing hydrangea
* _ Kiwi
* _ Climbing roses
* _ Mandevilla
* _ Creeping fig
* _ Trumpet creeper
* _ Dutchman’s pipe
* _ Wisteria
* _ Grape

Roles vines can play include

• Cloaking or disguising a fence (especially if it’s unattractive; or just use vines to make it into a more substantial barrier)
• Climbing a trellis that’s either against a wall or fence or out in the open (if well-supported)
• Covering a gazebo to give shade and privacy as well as beauty
• Decorating a pillar, arbor, or pergola, adding shade and beauty as well as making a major contribution to your garden landscape
• Adding extra, vertical color to your garden (which is especially nice if your garden is small or you want to give it a feeling of enclosure)
• Draping over an outbuilding or shed, an old or dead tree trunk, or another larger structure in need of some softening or disguise
• Providing flowers and edible fruit for decorating and eating

Note: Even ridiculously strong vines can’t help you swing from tree to tree, namely because they’re attached to the ground and not-so-attached at the top. If you really don’t want to stay grounded,