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A good way to decorate your garden is to use vines. They so not require much maintenance and look good on almost anything. If you’ve got a pergola, fence or trellis in your garden, then growing a vine over it can be a simple and aesthetically pleasing solution. There are many species of vines for different sites, whether you are trying to grow it up the side of a building, along the ground, or up a tree.

You will find many different ground vines on the market. These species grow easily and strong. They are very simple to direct, so they can form a border around your garden, or just weave in and out of other plants. They can be used as a hardy ground cover if you only want some green on your dirt or mulch. Usually you can find a variety that is resistant to being stood on. Think of it as a leafy, nice alternative to grass. Even if you have kids or a dog, it should have no problems staying alive.

Another variety of vine that is available is a “twining” vine. This refers to their method of climbing. Twining vines require a trellis or pergola or other equally porous surface to climb up, since they are not sticky at all. They just climb by sending out small tendrils to loop around whatever is nearby. They can also be used for climbing up trees, or any type of mesh. Generally you have to guide them a bit more during their early stages, and after that they will climb wherever you want them to.

Vines not only look good on the ground or on a pergola or trellis, you can blend them in to the very architecture of your house. This is generally achieved through the use of vines with small tendrils that have adhesive tips. They extend from the vine and attach themselves to just about any surface. If your garden is adjacent to your house and you need something to camouflage the big unsightly wall, it’s a great idea to start out a few vines near the base. If you have a vine similar to the Virginia Creeper growing, then your entire wall will be covered in a matter of months. There are situations where the vine can get out of control. After that, you have no choice but to watch the vine take over your entire house.

A vine that you would probably recognize is Ivy. You see it around a lot, generally because it is so versatile. Out of the varities mentioned above (ground, twining, and sticky pads), Ivy can fill in for pretty much anything. It offers a great ground cover, and will grow up about any surface you put it on. Although it grows quick and strong, it is not recommended for growing up your house. This is because buildings which have had ivy for many years have found that it has been corrosing the building.

So, no matter what you would like to do with a vine, you should have no problem getting it to grow.

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