Climbers
Vines, scramblers and ramblers
Useful for quick screens, coverups, or narrow spaces. Other decorative effects can be achieved by training over arches, pergolas, obelisks etc.
However, choice of appropriate species and subsequent management will be important to achieve desired effect.
Some climbers are far too vigorous for urban gardens (in fact many climbers have become smothering environmental weeds).
Also it may look picturesque, growing climbers directly on buildings can cause direct physical damage, provide a bridge for termites and lead to a variety of other problems.
Another issue is whether foliage or flowers can be achieved near the ground, or on your side of the fence, when climbers are striving towards the sunshine.
Related topics:
News
Vine identification in Moreton region
Weedy vines can be very damaging to native bushland. Moreton Bay Regional Council has released a new booklet to help residents identify and control pest species. Eighteen local vine species are also featured, including the Richmond Birdwing Vine (food source for caterpillars of the vulnerable Richmond Birdwing butterfly.) "Vines of the Moreton Bay Region" can be downloaded from www.moretonbay.qld.gov.au or collected from customer service centres, libraries, and environmental centres in the region. (December 2008)
Links
Please note - these links are for general information and ideas. Some of the species referred to in links might not be appropriate for Queensland.
Vertical Gardening Overview of use of vertical space in the garden. Washington State University Clark County Extension
Growing Climbers How one gardener incorporated Hibbertia and Hardenbergia into the garden on wire tomato frames. (ASAGP)
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