In addition to their undeniable aesthetic aspect, the beautiful climbers can also have a shading or masking function of a negative point in the garden... it is still necessary to know how to choose the support according to the desired effect!
Covering a wall
A wall covered with climbing plants immediately takes on a beautiful appearance. The trellis is the ideal support to allow them to climb at leisure. It is composed of a frame holding wooden or metal slats that are often crossed. Variations in PVC, bamboo or even wire mesh are available on the market, but they are not all as strong and therefore do not last as long.
You can also improvise trellises with recycled materials such as metal grates used in masonry that have been previously repainted with anti-rust paint, old ladders or even old bed frames. The more do-it-yourselfers can build their trellis with woven willow stems or bamboo thatches for a more natural look.
Be aware that a trellis, whatever it is, should always be placed before planting, leaving a space between the wall and the trellis to ensure good ventilation necessary for the health of the plants.
Hiding an unsightly area
To hide an unsightly area or object in the garden, choose evergreen plants. Then everything will depend on the object to hide, if it is an oil tank or a composter, a simple fence will be enough to cover them.
An old dead tree, if preserved, can serve as a shelter for many animals, for obvious aesthetic reasons, you will cover it with climbing plants: ivy climbs by itself and will do the job perfectly. Flower lovers will prefer clematis; by planting several species you can hope to have flowers on your old tree for many months.
To hide a larger area, left uncultivated or even to hide an opposite side, install openwork privacy panels. It will be easy to install beautiful climbing plants.
Create a beneficial shade
The pergola and gazebo are the best supports to create shade during the hottest hours of the day. The pergola, often attached to the house, is made of wood or metal. Very solid and anchored in the ground, it can support robust plants such as wisteria or vines, but also all other climbers. The plants form a vegetated cover that provides a beneficial shade and lets the breeze pass through, contrary to the canvas usually used for this purpose.
In the garden, to create a shaded path, there is nothing like trellises placed side by side. Planted with roses, honeysuckle or jasmine, they will accompany your steps with fragrant scents.
Set the scene
Stakes can be diverted from their support function to create structures dedicated to climbers and save space. Tipis are the best example. There's nothing to stop you from creating other geometric shapes and climbing your favorite plants!
