Backyard Landscaping Ideas- Try Using Vines

Adding vines to your garden or out door sitting area goes a long way with minimal maintenance when decorating an outside space.  Most vines thrive in a USDA climate zone between 4-8, with plants like the Strawberry Vine on the higher end, preferring a climate zone of 8-11.

Here are a few ways vines can be a beneficial addition to your backyard landscaping project:

Add Some Color

Fences and gazebos can look bare standing alone, so why not spruce them up with Humming Bird Vines to attract wild life as you enjoy your outside sitting area.  Purchasing vines for your backyard landscape does require a bit of research, so be sure to check your soil type and climate zone before planting.

Easy to Care for

Not much goes in to caring for vines except basic watering and sometimes pruning.  When growing vines such as the Honeysuckle Vine, expect to see rapid growth in a climate zone of 4-9, and even during winter months.

When working with longer vines it is necessary to 'train' them as they get bigger.  Adding some gardening wire to give them something to attach to is an efficient way to gain foliage and color to any outdoor structure.

Added Ground Cover

If your backyard landscaping project entails covering large, bare areas such as a hill side, there are many affordable vines that provide large ground cover.  Snow on the Mountain provides great ground cover with its leaf span and thrives where grass is normally difficult to grow.

Vines will add color and style to your outdoor leisure area without breaking your budget.  Beautiful and low maintenance, they are a great way to spruce up an existing backyard garden.

If you are looking for backyard landscaping ideas involving vines, try contacting a reputable nursery specializing in vines to find the right plant for your climate area.

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 Summer Field Design Blog