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July 20, 2010
Vertical Solutions

We all have something unattractive in our garden that we'd like to cover up — whether it's a chain-link fence, an ugly post, or a barren wall. One way to hide that not-so-pretty element is with a vertical vine. Here are some types of vines and how to use them:

Twining vines twist their entire stems up a support as they grow. Some grow in a counterclockwise fashion; others circle clockwise. These vines grow best on poles or fences—they can't grow on a wall by themselves. Look for wisteria (Wisteria spp.), hops (Humulus lupus), and moonflower (Ipomoea spp.).

Tendril vines wrap specialized leaves, called tendrils, around a support. They grow just about anywhere they can grab onto something, though they have difficulty grabbing large objects. Passionflower (Passiflora spp.), gloriosa lily (Gloriosa spp.), and sweet pea (Lathyrus spp.) are all tendril vines.

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