Hardy Vines and Their Ability to Liven Up Any Landscape

Newly constructed homes as well as older ones benefit from a well-manicured lawn and landscaped gardening, whether planned and detailed, or wild and inspired. Many beginning gardeners have trouble thinking outside the box, planting only vertically growing plants such as roses, peonies, pansies, and the like. A whole new world of adventurous and inspired gardening can be accessed by planting hardy vines and perennials, broadening and enriching the texture and increasing the dimensions of your garden in exciting ways.

One of Americans’ favored vines because of its hardiness and trainability is the clematis. Clematis will climb and coil its way around erected strings or framework, basically whatever is provided. There are many different types of clematis, one favorite being the Jackman clematis, adored for its oversized blooms that can be over six inches wide at their peak. The Jackman can grow to over ten feet in length, and provided it as ample sun and moist soil, it will give the better part of three seasons of healthy green growth and attractive blooms.

Different types of ivy also make great climbing vines and are very beneficial as groundcover as well. Ivy is one of the hardiest climbers because of its ability to tolerate shady areas where many other plants cannot. Ivy can be planted around the base of bushes, or on a sun-starved side of your house that just needs a little touch of greenery for beauty. Erect some lattice or a pleasant garden bower, and you’re in business. Ivy is an excellent climber, but you must be careful to train it not to grow up the trunks of your precious living trees, for it has the ability to choke the life out of even the tallest, most substantial growing trees, due to its fastidious nature and flourishing growth. Pruning and training ivy will reward you with a lush living landscape that your neighbors will enjoy every time they pass by. One of the most popular ivies chosen is English ivy because it needs little water, and it grows whether exposed to substantial sun or not. Many plantings must be within reach of your hose reel, but this is not a concern with English ivy. Also, once it is established, it will provide your landscape with years of worry-free coverage.

Truly, there are a myriad of choices when it comes to hardy growing vines. The best place to locate the ones that flourish in your area is at your local garden shop or bookstore. Once you pick the variety best for your purposes, plant it, and enjoy the results!

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