Different kinds of vine plants for a more attractive garden and landscape
Vine Plants When a plant trails or climbs, it is called a vine. The definition of a vine plant is according to their attribute of being able to climb. Examples of these are poison ivy and bittersweet shrubs. They are considered as shrubs until support is given to them. When they start trailing up, these plants become vines. When planting vines, it is important to note that some need support and some do not. Most vines have flowers. They are divided into two groups which are the woody and herbaceous types. Vines have long stems they use to anchor themselves to what they use as support like trees and walls. They root themselves to the soil and other mediums and expose their leaves towards the sunlight. This characteristic trait makes them highly adaptable as they can trail out to cover large areas to find the small patches of growing medium. The climbing habit of these plants varies. They will trail using different methods. Some entwine themselves around a support, some use their roots, there are some that use their leaf parts to cling on to the support. There are vines that produce tendrils that are actually stems, with a sort of adhesive pad at the end of the tendril for stronger attachment. Climbing ferns use their leaves, also known as fronds, unfurling and rolling over the support to climb. 
Landscaping With VinesThese plants have many uses in a garden. One advantage to using them is that there are some that grow quite quickly. One way to use them is as a cover. Areas that are not appealing, such as walls, can have vines to cover them up completely with greenery and flowers. Many old houses look charming as they are they have ivy covered walls. These plants can also be left on their own to grow naturally. They will intertwine themselves to trees, partially covers some shrubs and bushes, and spread themselves far and wide on the ground. Vines can be grown in all directions. The support that you give them can train the plant which way to go. Arbors, walkways, trellises, archways and the like can be created with the use of these plants. Vines create a more natural look in the garden. It can cool the surroundings and bring more fresh air. Some vines, like grapes, bear fruit. Landscape artists have favorite vines for different purposes. · Ground Cover: Vinca Vine· Cover for Walls and Fences: Morning Glory, Trumpet Vine· Side Walls: Hummingbird’s ground cover· Arbors: Wisteria Vine· Pillars: Clematis· Hanging: Sweet Potato Vine· To Stop Erosion: Winter Creeper The success rate of growing vines is quite high. Periwinkles, ground ivy, Japanese honey suckle and Kudzu is among some of the vine plants that are easiest to grow. To receive automatic updates whenever changes are made to our site visit our BLOG PAGE today. Return to Home Page: For a complete listing of all vine plants visit the Sitemap: Other popular vine plant articles |