Jeff Cox, host of HGTV's Grow It!, explains how to use vining plants to dress up a wall or fence. Flowering vines can easily be grown on a trellis placed near the vertical surface.
Potato vine (Solanum jasminoides) (figure A) is a perfect candidate. A perennial, it requires full sun or partial shade and is evergreen in mild climates. Potato vines produce a nearly perpetual bloom, which is heaviest in the spring.
When you secure a vine to a fence or trellis, tie it loosely to allow room for the stems to grow and expand.
Climbing vines are useful for hiding unattractive building structures such as drainpipes and gutters. And pipes can actually provide the support for the vine. Climbing roses can enhance any structure, provided there's sufficient sunlight to keep them healthy. Think of vertical surfaces such as fences and walls as a blank palette for growing beautiful vines.
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