Whether used to cover fences or as focal points in borders or patio pots, climbing plants can be a treat for both the eyes and nose, says Hazel Sillver
NO matter what size it is, a plot will always be enanced by climbing plants; but in smaller gardens they are our best friends. Scrambling up walls and trellises, they provide a lot of plant and impact for our money, and do not take up much precious room in the borders. Clothing boundaries with foliage and flowers is also a useful design trick, cheating the eye into thinking the space is a lot bigger than it actually is.
This story is from the April 14,2018 edition of Amateur Gardening.
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