There are few landscaping plant types as whimsical and versatile as vines. From edibles to vines bursting with blooms, adding vines to your landscape, balcony, or container garden creates a dynamic and fun sight. 

While vines have a tendency to run away with your imagination, they can also serve practical needs in the garden, as well. 

If you’re curious about the latest in outdoor decor, vines are a must. If you’re unsure how to use these intertwining, climbing, and spectacular plants, this article has all the information you need to help your garden’s beauty climb to new levels.

How to Use Vines in Your Garden

When it comes to keeping your plants alive, happy, and healthy, summer can be the most daunting month. Why? It’s hot, often dry or oppressively humid, and pests are at an all-year high. 

So, before you fret and decide that your garden is a lost cause and xeriscaping is the only option, use this guide to keep your plants green and avoid some of the most common summer gardening pitfalls. 

Understanding the Difficulties of Summer Gardening

Summer is often regarded as the brightest season of the year in the garden. Coneflowers, dahlias, crape myrtles, and so many other flowers are glowing. However, summer is also one of the most difficult times to keep plants hydrated. 

This is the time of year when your plants can b