Pergolas, arbors, and trellises look mighty boring without a plant wrapped around their nooks and crannies.
But why should you bother finding trellis plants to cover your garden structure? It might be to provide privacy, add a decorative element, or save space in a small area. And if you’ve run out of room on the ground, you can utilize walls, pergolas, and arbors as a support to grow vining food vertically.
A Cautionary Tale Of Climbing Vines
Careful, though. Not all vining plants are ideal for every garden space. Educate yourself on the best species for your area. While quick-growing vines seem like an attractive option now, a vigorous plant can quickly become troublesome and invasive.
I know from experience. When we moved into our home nearly five years ago, we noticed the previous owners had planted a wonderful vining plant to add extra privacy to the yard area. The vine has quickly grown out of hand, and we’re currently fighting it every summer as it attempts to creep into our garden beds and up our home’s brick wall.
A Sturdy Support
Before adding a trellis plant to your garden, be sure to check that the support itself is sturdy enough to hold a plant. This is especially important if you plan to grow vegetables vertically. Willyour arboror trellis be able to support the weight of mature squash or cucumber? Your structure should be properly mounted or installed so that it doesn’t wobble or waver.
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Our list includes a combination of flowering vines and vining vegetables, so you can pick between an attractive decorative element or one that will offer plenty of produce during the summer season. Read on to learn more about some trellis plants that deserve a place in your garden.
Runner Beans
这些漂亮的豆子不同于扁豆和灌木豆,因为它们是通过藤蔓爬上去的。另一个显著特征是,它们能开出艳丽、鲜艳的红花,所以它们不仅是一种绝佳的食物来源,还能展示美丽的花朵。有些品种能开出不同颜色的花。
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Keep your eyes open though.Japanese beetleslove to munch on runner bean foliage. Keep a close eye on your newly planted crop to check for an infestation. Plant them in full sun and be sure to mulch to conserve moisture for the plant’s shallow roots. Grow runner beans in zones 3 to 10.
Summer And Winter Squash
Squash plants are typically easy to grow, but they require a fair bit of space in the garden. Instead of sacrificing precious ground area, try your hand at growing squash vertically. For vertical growing, pick vining varieties as opposed to bush varieties.
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You’ll need to train the vines to climb the support structure, but it shouldn’t be long before the plant is climbing on its own. The structure should be solid enough to handle the weight of full grown squash. Underneath your squash trellis, plantshade-tolerant plants比如菠菜和莴苣。在阳光充足的地方打好水,收获丰硕。每个地区都有适合的南瓜品种。
Peas
An early crop for many gardeners, peas like cool weather and enjoy a supportive structure as they grow. Without support, peas sprawl onto the ground and are more susceptible to picking up disease. Peas enjoy full sun but can be grown in the shade. The delicate tendrils and small blossoms look quite attractive weaving around a support structure. Peas prefer slightly acidic soil and should be watered sparingly. You can grow them with success in zones 2 to 9.
Cucumbers
黄瓜生长迅速,开着漂亮的黄色花朵,是理想的夏季棚架植物。你必须在叶子中寻找成熟的黄瓜来采摘,因为一旦黄瓜完全进入生长模式,它就会迅速蔓延,形成茂密的叶子。
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This cucurbit family plant enjoys long days in the sun but requires plenty of water to survive — cucumbers are mainly made up of water, after all. Soil should be fertile, and the plant can be grown in zones 4 to 11 without trouble.
Grapes
You don’t need to be a wine fanatic to think about adding a grapevine to your gardenscape. These vigorous vines offer a tasty treat and plenty of foliage for privacy. Plant in soil that’s neutral or slightly acidic and keep in full sun. This tasty and ornamental fruit plant should be pruned regularly and mulched to conserve moisture. Grow in zones 2 to 10.
Melon
Melon is a slightly trickier plant to grow, regardless of whether it’s grown vertical or not. The reason? The plant is sensitive to temperature fluctuations which can affect the resulting taste of the fruit.
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浇水应该在早上进行,注意不要浇到西瓜植株上,因为这样会导致西瓜味道淡而无味。在第3区到第11区种植在阳光充足的地方。在较冷的地区可能需要格外注意。
Malabar Spinach
Malabar spinach isn’t actually a true spinach, but it definitely tastes similar. Where it differs is in its growing habits. The vining plant is actually a perennial (in areas that don’t experience frost — zones 10 and above) and features attractive red stems with succulent-like foliage.
In colder regions, the plant thrives as an annual even in the heat of the summer and can be grown for food or as an ornamental. Unlike regular spinach, it thrives in full sun, but don’t forget to water frequently.
Morning Glory
牵牛花是一种开花的藤蔓,一定会吸引传粉者到你的花园。开花出现在秋天和夏天,葡萄树在几乎任何类型的土壤中都长得很好。不过,为了达到最佳效果,最好选择阳光充足的地方。注意:牵牛花有一个二重身,叫做野旋花,是一种入侵杂草。它经常被贴上“一种多年生的牵牛花”的标签,但不要被骗了!一段时间不下雨的时候浇水,用护根物来抑制杂草。牵牛花生长在第3到10区。
Clematis
The star-shaped flowers of this vining plant make for a tropical-esque ornamental display. You can choose from a variety of clematis vines with different colored flowers. Clematis vines usually take some time to get established, but the result is well worth it. Plant in the sun, but if you’re limited to a partly shaded area, some varieties will grow in the shade. Avoid acidic soils and water frequently during the early days of planting. Clematis vines will thrive in zones 4 to 9.
Sweet Pea
Sweat peas are delicate flowers that look like they’re straight out of a fairy tale. These vining plants look lovely anywhere in the garden but are truly a standout if trained along a trellis or arbor. Plant in alkaline soil and in full sun. The hardy annual plants grow well in almost any region, but germination does take a while if growing from seed. Water in the morning if it hasn’t rained recently.
Climbing Rose
Is there anything more romantic than the sight of a climbing rose vine? Climbing roses are hardier than bush varieties, and because of their popularity, there are a wide range of climbing rose plants to choose.
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玫瑰茁壮成长需要充足的阳光。定期选择排水良好、土壤肥沃、水源充足的地方,但避免过度使用。这种植物的耐受性取决于品种,但毫无疑问,几乎每个花园都有一个玫瑰品种。
American Wisteria
作为北美本土的藤本植物,美国紫藤的特点是大量的绿色植物,漂亮的花朵遍布各地。一种晚开花的植物,这种藤蔓需要一个暴露在完全阳光下的点,但耐受部分阴影。美国紫藤在5 - 9区生长得特别好,但也可以在更靠南的地方种植。微酸性土壤为佳。
Nasturtiums
An annual vining plant that offers a tremendous color display once in bloom. These pretty flowers make an excellent ornamental, and they’re also edible! The easy-to-grow plant needs a spot in the full sun, but otherwise, nasturtiums are incredibly tolerant of poor-quality soils. Water to prevent drought and deadhead spent blooms for a longer flowering period. Grow these anywhere.
Black Eyed Susan Vine
另一株每年开花的藤蔓。藤蔓在一个季节里可以长到8英尺,可以忍受完全的阳光和部分的阴影。在9至11区,藤本植物是多年生的,每年都会复发,所以修剪是必要的。在非常炎热的地区,建议在部分阴凉的地方种植藤蔓。避免干旱条件和水始终在整个季节。
Creeping Fig
An exotic vining plant that looks amazing as a wall cover. Creeping fig works well as a hanging plant, too. It does best in full or partial shade and should not be grown in waterlogged soil. If choosing this plant as a wall covering, carefully consider your options. Over time, it becomes more difficult to dislodge the plant from any structure. Creeping fig is perennial in zones 8 and above.
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