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           Climbers and Vines can  cloth walls, fences, pergolas,
           trellises and frames with some of the most magnificent
           floral displays. All this and  yet they only take up a
           few cm's of ground space.

           For  courtyards and  other small  spaces, Climbers and
           Vines really  come into their  own. They are  not only
           beautiful to behold but will  often fill the area with
           fragrances,  give you  privacy where  you want  it and
           shelter you from the sun and wind.

           Some  Climbers  and  Vines  are  deciduous,  some  are
           evergreen, some require support and some will climb by
           using their own tendrils and by twining around objects
           such  as  pergola  supports  and  trellises. Some have
           aerial roots and adhesive pads which they use to climb
           brick and concrete walls, or other plants and trees.

           A deciduous  climber allowed to  cover a pergola  will
           shade  you during  the hot  summer while  dropping its
           leaves in  autumn to allow the  suns rays to penetrate
           and warm you during the cold winter months.

           Evergreen climbers supported on  a bare fence can turn
           an eyesore into a thing of beauty.

           Mosts  vines  and  climbers  require  a sunny position
           except in the tropics and  hot inland areas where they
           would benefit from more dappled sunlight.

           The soil should be enriched with organic compost and a
           similar mulch should be placed  on top of the planting
           bed. As the mulch rots down  it will add to the plants
           food cycle.

           Although  necessary pruning  to maintain  the required
           shape and spread  of your plant can be  carried out at
           any time, generally, if  you prune after its flowering
           period, you wont miss out on its beautiful blooms.

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