How to Make a Vining Plant Go Up a Wall
- 1). Provide thin, horizontal supports for vines with tendrils to grow on. Attach string to pieces of wood about 2 inches apart for the tendrils to grab onto. Pieces of wood or wire mesh work as well as long as the wood isn't more than 1/4-inch thick. Sweet peas and passion vines use tendrils to climb.
- 2). Use any kind of horizontal, slim support for twining plants like wisteria, clematis, honeysuckle and morning glories. Poles, wire, string, thin trellises and branches work for these plants. Place them horizontally 2 inches apart where you want the plant to climb. Use a strong material for plants like wisteria that grow very heavy. Strong metal structures work better for these plants.
- 3). Use string, wire or zip ties to secure scrambler vines to a trellis or other sturdy support. These vines do not climb naturally but will grow up a structure if they are assisted. Secure the vines every 6 to 12 inches by wrapping the wire around the trellis and vine and tying it in place. Wear a long-sleeved shirt and gloves because most scramblers have thorns. Bougainvillea and rambling roses are examples of scramblers.
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