Vines and Groundcovers

Vines bring a sense of enchantment to a garden.  When you have planted every square inch of ground in your garden but still want to plant more, vines will help you maximize the vertical space in the garden.  Vines can be used to create a living screen that helps break wind, absorb sound and provide privacy and enclosure.  An arbor or pergola covered in vine creates shade for relaxation, entertaining and growing shade-loving plants.  Vines can also be useful when used as a ground cover in certain situations and can help control erosion on slopes.

Groundcovers are the answer when you want to fill a space with plants rather than mulch.  They often can be considered a living mulch and work well in shrub borders and beneath trees to bring
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