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Climbers and Vines can cloth walls, fences, pergolas,
trellises and frames with some of the most magnificent
floral displays. All this and yet they only take up a
few cm's of ground space.
For courtyards and other small spaces, Climbers and
Vines really come into their own. They are not only
beautiful to behold but will often fill the area with
fragrances, give you privacy where you want it and
shelter you from the sun and wind.
Some Climbers and Vines are deciduous, some are
evergreen, some require support and some will climb by
using their own tendrils and by twining around objects
such as pergola supports and trellises. Some have
aerial roots and adhesive pads which they use to climb
brick and concrete walls, or other plants and trees.
A deciduous climber allowed to cover a pergola will
shade you during the hot summer while dropping its
leaves in autumn to allow the suns rays to penetrate
and warm you during the cold winter months.
Evergreen climbers supported on a bare fence can turn
an eyesore into a thing of beauty.
Mosts vines and climbers require a sunny position
except in the tropics and hot inland areas where they
would benefit from more dappled sunlight.
The soil should be enriched with organic compost and a
similar mulch should be placed on top of the planting
bed. As the mulch rots down it will add to the plants
food cycle.
Although necessary pruning to maintain the required
shape and spread of your plant can be carried out at
any time, generally, if you prune after its flowering
period, you wont miss out on its beautiful blooms.
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