Vertical Gardening With Climbing Vines
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Climbing Vines.

Gardening has always been associated with the ground. Landscaping, seeding, treating, cropping... these are all done with plants that grow on soil and spread horizontally across the area. But then again, gardening isn't limited to the horizons alone. There is such a thing as vertical gardening, which is fast gaining popularity in recent months. And at the heart of vertical gardening are the unique and beautiful plants that we call as climbing vines.

Since vertical gardening is concerned with plants that climb up instead of spreading out, climbing vines are the perfect subject for this area of passion. Most gardeners find the availability of space as a hindrance to their green fervor. But with some varieties of vines, this isn't a concern at all. There are some vines that climb naturally. There are others that have to be trained to ascend some columns or support. Either way, they're sure to be a hit among vertical gardeners.

Vertical gardening also enjoys a distinct advantage over conventional gardening. Whereas the latter would tend to beautify the garden, or the house's interiors in the case of container gardening, the latter seeks to blend vegetation with the structure of the house. Hence, you see living, breathing walls courtesy of a façade made up of climbing vines.

The fact that some of these vines bear blooms of magnificent colors and shapes is an advantage as well. They add a pleasant shade to any surface, efficiently breaking the monotony of green and earth.

Vertical gardeners also proclaim that they grow healthier plants. The leaves are always at an elevated position, after all, away from disease-causing elements in the ground. In certain cases, bounties from vines are easier to harvest as well. All you have to do is to approach them and pick them up. No need to bend down to uproot them.

There are two types of climbing vines:

1. Those that climb by embracing the support, often entwining the same with their stems; and

2. Those that climb by clinging to the support through their rootlets.

There are a few concerns that should be apparent for vertical climbers. First, bear in mind that vines can chip off the paint on walls. This cannot be helped so it must be factored in your decision before commencing on this aspect of garden. Second, support or columns should be placed before planting your vines and not after they have experienced substantial growth.

Vertical gardening is a worthwhile endeavor and a fulfilling variation of conventional gardening. Do give it a try.

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