March madness is exactly how the first calendar month of spring is perceived by those who grow seedlings of their favorite vegetables themselves. In March, they sow their favorite tomatoes and peppers, carry out the first sowings in the greenhouse, and even sow vegetables in the beds. Growing seedlings require not only timely planting, but also a lot of care. But the troubles are not limited to her. It is worth continuing sowing in greenhouses and on window sills, because fresh herbs It will not appear from the beds so soon.
As spring approaches indoor plants They gradually emerge from their dormant state and begin to grow. After all, already in February the days become noticeably longer, and the sun warms up like spring. How to help flowers wake up and prepare them for the growing season? What do you need to pay attention to and what measures should you take to keep your plants healthy, blooming, multiplying and making you happy? We’ll talk about what indoor plants expect from us in the spring in this article.
One of the most important rules for growing strong and healthy seedlings is the presence of the “correct” soil mixture. Typically, gardeners use two options for growing seedlings: either a purchased soil mixture or one made independently from several components. In both cases, the fertility of the soil for seedlings is, to put it mildly, questionable. This means that the seedlings will require from you additional food. In this article we will talk about simple and effective fertilizers for seedlings.
After a decade of catalog dominance by original variegated and colorful tulip varieties, trends began to change. At exhibitions best designers around the world offer to remember the classics and pay homage to the charming white tulips. Sparkling under the warm rays of the spring sun, they look especially festive in the garden. Welcoming spring after a long wait, tulips seem to remind us that white is not only the color of snow, but also the joyful celebration of flowering.
Despite the fact that cabbage is one of the most popular vegetables, not all summer residents, especially beginners, can grow its seedlings. In apartment conditions they are hot and dark. In this case, it is impossible to obtain high-quality seedlings. And without strong, healthy seedlings it is difficult to count on good harvest. Experienced gardeners know that it is better to sow cabbage seedlings in greenhouses or greenhouses. And some even grow cabbage by direct sowing seeds in the ground.
Flower growers tirelessly discover new indoor plants, replacing some with others. And here the conditions of a particular room are of no small importance, because plants have different requirements for their maintenance. Lovers of beauty often face difficulties flowering plants. After all, in order for flowering to be long and abundant, such specimens require special care. There are not very many unpretentious plants blooming in rooms, and one of these is streptocarpus.
Chicken cordon bleu rolls with béchamel sauce is an excellent dish for festive table and daily meals! It’s easy and quick to prepare, it turns out juicy, and the thick bechamel sauce is finger-licking good! With mashed potatoes, pickled cucumber and slice fresh bread It will make a hearty and tasty dinner. Choose the cheese for this recipe according to your taste, processed or blue mold. It is important that the cheese and ham are sliced very thin, this is the secret of success!
Calendula (marigold) is a flower that stands out among others with its bright color. Low bushes with delicate orange inflorescences can be found on the side of the road, in the meadow, in the front garden next to the house or even in vegetable beds. Calendula is so widespread in our area that it seems like it has always grown here. Read about interesting decorative varieties of calendula, as well as the use of calendula in cooking and medicine in our article.
I think many will agree that the wind is perceived well by us only in a romantic aspect: we are sitting in a cozy warm home, and the wind is raging outside the window... In fact, the wind blowing through our areas is a problem and there is nothing good about it. By creating windbreaks with plants, we break strong wind into several weak streams and significantly weaken its destructive power. How to protect a site from the wind will be discussed in this article.
Making a shrimp and avocado sandwich for breakfast or dinner couldn't be easier! This breakfast contains almost all the necessary products that will recharge you with energy so that you won’t want to eat until lunch, and no extra centimeters will appear on your waist. This is the most delicious and light sandwich, after, perhaps, the classic cucumber sandwich. This breakfast contains almost all the necessary products that will recharge you with energy so that you won’t want to eat until lunch.
Modern ferns are those rare plants antiquities, which, despite the passage of time and all kinds of cataclysms, not only survived, but were also largely able to preserve their former appearance. Of course, it is not possible to grow any of the fern representatives indoors, but some species have successfully adapted to life indoors. They look great as single plants or decorate a group of decorative foliage flowers.
Pilaf with pumpkin and meat is Azerbaijani pilaf, which differs in the method of preparation from traditional oriental pilaf. All ingredients for this recipe are prepared separately. Rice is boiled with ghee, saffron and turmeric. The meat is fried separately until golden brown, and pumpkin slices as well. Separately prepare the onions and carrots. Then everything is placed in layers in a cauldron or thick-walled pan, a little water or broth is poured in and simmered over low heat for about half an hour.
Basil is wonderful all-purpose seasoning to meat, fish, soups and fresh salads - well known to all lovers of Caucasian and Italian cuisine. However, upon closer inspection, basil turns out to be a surprisingly versatile plant. For several seasons now, our family has been happily drinking aromatic basil tea. In a flowerbed with perennials and in flowerpots with annual flowers, bright spice plant a worthy place was also found.
Thuja or juniper - which is better? This question can sometimes be heard in garden centers and in the market where these plants are sold. It is, of course, not entirely correct and correct. Well, it’s the same as asking what is better - night or day? Coffee or tea? Woman or man? Surely, everyone will have their own answer and opinion. And yet... What if you approach with an open mind and try to compare juniper and thuja according to certain objective parameters? Let's try it.
Flowers are wonderful. They are used absolutely everywhere. Of course, their main goal is to decorate any object and any territory. By using beautiful vines And climbing annuals you can create charming flower arrangements, or you can completely change the look of a house or some kind of gazebo. Also, these lovely plants can make a stylish fence or hide the jambs of builders on the house. Garden climbing plants have the ability to build small architectural elements- such as small arches, hedges. In this article, we will list climbing flowers for the garden for you. Here you will find their photos and names.
Quite often on garden plots plant vines. One of the main advantages of vines is the ability to protect against intolerable noise or unpleasant dust. small area, which is located near the highway. At the same time, these plants give a magnificent effect to the facade of the house. In addition to vines, there are a great variety of different and charming plants that can improve your home and garden.
Vertical gardening. Some rules and nuances
Any vine flowers require some kind of support. The shape and size of such a plant depend on the properties of the plant itself and the location of the structure. Here are the requirements that the design must satisfy:
- The support must be strong. Its strength depends on the mass of the plant. For example, an ordinary plastic cucumber net is perfect for annuals. But massive vines require a rigid metal support that can withstand harsh weather conditions.
- Creeping plants are less demanding. They can independently find support in ordinary brickwork. Decorative plaster can replace plants such as girl's grapes or ivy. They will create excellent spectacular finishing for a small house.
- Clinging varieties ( sweet pea or morning glory, for example) a thin (reinforcing) mesh or even an ordinary one will do just fine thin wire on a wooden frame.
- Supporting plant varieties require support located either strictly vertically or at an angle of forty-five degrees. Arched ceilings or trellises are perfect for honeysuckle, clematis and other beautiful plants.
- Some plants cannot secure themselves to a support on their own. Therefore, you need to prepare twine or special clothespins for them.
- It should be noted that climbing plants do not like rearrangements. If they put you in one place, then it’s forever. Otherwise, the plant is simply destroyed.
The most popular and interesting hedges and flowering arches
If you want to choose beautiful climbing flowers for your garden, then you should pay attention to climbing plants. It is worth noting that such plants can grow very quickly. They grow in such a way that in a couple of years they are able to create absolutely hedge. You need to choose the varieties that are most suitable for your climate and region. There are so many species of bindweed that it is enough to green almost any region of our vast country.
Note! The roots of the vines perfectly take moisture from under the foundation of the house, and its walls protect from rain and wind.
Some rules to choose from:
- IN southern regions Roses, grapes or honeysuckle grow well.
- In the east, we recommend planting actinidia, Chinese lemongrass or kirkazon.
- Ivy and maiden grapes, which are unpretentious to shade, will thrive on the north side.
- It is necessary to plant loaches in the garden taking into account flowering and moisture requirements. It is better to place moisture-loving varieties in the area where there is an irrigation system.
Yearlings.
These plants require too much attention, but at the same time they will bring a lot of joy and admiration. One-year-olds do not require any support. They calmly know how to attach to a surface. They will perfectly cover a fence or gazebo without your help. Just pull the rope or twine into in the right direction, and you're done.
Do you like to do experiments? These varieties of plants are perfect for you as test subjects.
It should be noted that many species sow on their own. And very abundantly. This property must be taken into account.
Here are examples of garden climbing plants suitable for the central part of Russia:
Ampelous gloxinia is an annual. Undemanding to yourself. Its flowers have a huge number various colors and shades. Flowering period: early summer - first frost. Afraid of cold and drafts. It should be planted in early May in sunny and windless places. The most popular varieties are "Barclay" and Azarina climbing.
Bell-shaped grapes, otherwise known as kobeya. Emits a charming honey aroma. The inflorescences have a palette from delicate blue to purple. The buds bloom from July and last until about October. They are moisture-loving and require regular watering and fertilization. Suitable for decorating hedges and gazebos.
Morning glory - has bright and beautiful flowers blue or crimson. In favorable conditions it can perfectly decorate a fence. Grows until the first frost.
Hyacinth beans or dolichos have purple-white flowers that turn into purple pods by late summer. This plant is suitable for decorating a garden in the style of “Oriental motifs”, especially suitable for brick or stone walls.
The bright yellow yellow carp can decorate a five-meter wall with its interesting yellow flowers in a month. It should be noted that it loves southern sunny sides and is not picky about watering and soil composition.
Sweet peas are unpretentious. It has delicate tones and an absolutely delicate and wonderful aroma. He is rightfully the king among climbing garden plants.
Don't forget that there are plant varieties that are used to decorate flower beds and borders.
Perennials are emerald garden builders.
Above are some interesting climbing annual flowers for the garden. These plants are considered annual. But there are also perennial climbing plants. They should be treated with care and responsibility. They are able to create beautiful and creative designs for the garden, which should be durable and reliable. 
IN middle lane Wisteria, clematis, ivy, bobovnik and others are popular in Russia. Let's talk briefly about each of them.
Wisteria – this plant Perfect for creating arches, pergolas and garden paths. Multi-colored inflorescences will give a wonderful effect. They can be blue, purple, and pink. If you take good care of them and cover them well for the winter, then wisteria will easily tolerate even a twenty-degree cold.
Advice: In the northern regions, it is better to plant the plant in a wooden masonry. You can then bring it home for the winter.
Clematis are sun- and heat-loving plants. They are also afraid of the cold. Paradoxically, the roots should be in the shade, completely hidden from the sun's rays.
Ivy loves shade. In one season, he is able to create a stylish living fence on a summer cottage.
Garden climbing bean, also known as alpine bean, is frost-resistant, shade-loving, and is a bush with long flowering branches. Has poisonous berries. Therefore, if you have children, it is not recommended to plant the plant. The plant is suitable only for southern regions. Already at -10, the alpine bean tree freezes completely. 
Universal climbing rose bushes- great for vertical gardening. The plant has the most beautiful flowering, which occurs only in early summer. Another disadvantage is the presence of prickliness. 
Wood pliers is a universal vine for northern regions. Requires regular watering and loosening. Does well in the shade.
Maiden grapes - flowers are completely absent. But it makes up for this with charming bright green foliage. Absolutely unpretentious plant. The only thing you need to do is prune the plant in the fall. The girl's grapes don't require anything more from you. 
In conclusion
Now you know what climbing flowers you can plant in your dacha. I would like to note that more and more gardeners are planting climbing plants in wooden tubs, which provides minimal care and the ability to protect the bush from frost.
As we can see, with the help of these wonderful plants anyone can turn their plot into paradise. The main thing is to put in a little effort and everything will work out. Everything is in yours in capable hands. We wish you good luck!
Loaches are the largest of various families united by one quality: all of them, from the primitive herbaceous field bindweed to the elegant clematis and tree-like vines, grow quickly, twining around any support that comes along the way - a country fence, the wall of a house or tropical trees. In this publication we will talk about the most interesting ones used today in garden and home interiors.
Plants for the garden
Decoration garden area- a creative and exciting process that allows you to realize your own fantasies by creating unique shapes in unique color schemes. Classic flower beds and beautifully trimmed bushes benefit greatly with the addition of climbing plants. Loach is a unique plant, suitable not only for increasing the decorative appearance of a site, but also for using it as an element that hides recreation areas or unattractive areas from prying eyes outbuildings, fences and fences. Today, gardeners take full advantage of the many varieties of these magnificent plants.
Popular annual loaches for the garden
The following plants are recognized as the best types of loaches, hardy:
Various varieties of morning glory. Farbitis, or purple morning glory, develops violently, stretching up to 4 meters, quickly entwining the support and forming a dense green carpet interspersed with flowers - “gramophones” of delicate pink, white or lilac-violet shades. Blue morning glory, similar to farbitis, has bright blue inflorescences and reaches 2-3 meters in length. Ipomoea tricolor is considered the most vibrantly colored flower of this genus. Its rose-red or blue-purple flowers are extremely decorative. Let us note that there are a lot of varieties and types of morning glory, and we have listed only a small part of them.
Ornamental beans are a fast-growing crop that blooms beautifully and produces edible fruits that can be harvested as early as August.
Sweet peas are one of the most popular climbing plants used in vertical gardening, design of gazebos, balconies and loggias. The excellent aroma of peas, coupled with the exquisite structure of the flowers and the variety of their colors, made it an ideal option for those who like frequent changes in the garden interior.
Perennial garden vines
The most popular perennials are:
Prince is a small woody vine with carved leaves on long petioles and single white flowers. This loach is a plant adapted for life in the most difficult climatic zones, frost-resistant and reaching three meters in height. Prince creates magnificent decor for fences and railings.
Clematis - decorative liana with large inflorescences reaching 15-17 cm in diameter. Blooming clematis is an impressive sight; it can turn a recreation area into a unique oasis, and turn an ordinary gazebo into a fairy-tale cave.
Chinese lemongrass - amazing plant, having high decorative and medicinal properties. This loach is a plant with a woody, strong stem, small light colors and a surprisingly pleasant aroma. In places where they grow Far East this liana reaches 15 m, in temperate and northern latitudes - 4 m.
Actinidia is a woody loach-shrub that perfectly masks flaws in walls and fences.
Hops is a herbaceous loach, a plant with a strong stem, unpretentious and strong, capable of twining around any support in the shortest possible time. Most often it is used to decorate arches, fences, and walls of outbuildings that need to be hidden.
Grapevine is another type of vine that combines excellent decorative properties with the undoubted benefits of fruits. Grapes are grown on wooden or plastic mesh structures.
All listed vine plants for fencing, separating zones or decorating garden landscape fit perfectly, but this does not limit the possibilities of these unique crops. Many of the vines decorate our homes, adding a unique flavor to them and organically fitting into the home interior.
Features of home cultivation of climbing plants
The most common indoor climbing crops are ivy, passionflower, tolmia, tradescantia, hoya, philodendron, clerodendrum, etc. Despite the difference in their origin and belonging to different families, all these plants are demanding in terms of creating conditions for their high-quality development. They vitally need space. Closeness. contrary to the well-known Russian proverb, for them it is an offensive misunderstanding, and if such conditions are absent, one should not expect the uniqueness that home vines can give to a room.
In addition, the majority of indoor loaches are heat-loving plants, because, as a rule, the predecessors of these crops are tropical inhabitants, adapted to a humid and hot climate. That's why comfortable temperature indoor air is considered to be 20-25 ˚С.
Houseplants
So, let's list the popular home vines:
Ivy plants are indoor vines and hang beautifully from flowerpots. Vigorous types of ivy are able to quickly cover fairly large areas; their shoots cling to any support, wood, or wallpaper. There are also slow-growing varieties (Canarian ivy) that are not able to develop, choosing their own path. Such plants require support.
Passionflower is a vine with amazing intricate flowers, fast growing and requiring annual shaping pruning. This loach is a plant (the photo in the article allows you to see this) extremely decorative, with beautiful dissected leaves and flowers that bloom throughout the summer season.
Tradescantia are common herbaceous plants that unite many species, climbing and ampelous.
Hoya is a magnificent decorative vine with hard, waxy leaves that emit an intoxicating aroma.
Philodendron is a climbing vine, unpretentious and fast-growing, with beautiful variegated leaves.
Care requirements
These and many other climbing plants - home vines - not only decorate our lives, bringing echoes of fabulous tropical places into the familiar interior. Some of them, such as chlorophytum, act as a room air purifying filter.
But in order for these crops to reach their full potential, it is necessary to provide them with sufficient care. General requirement for them is moderate regular moistening, loosening the soil and the presence of supporting elements - supports, nets or other devices. Fertilizing is also important, and liquid solutions are most often used for indoor ornamental or flowering crops.
In conclusion
We have listed only a few representatives of climbing plants that decorate our lives. Garden or home - they all create original living decor, giving pleasure and pleasant emotions.
Those who choose climbing plants for the garden soon appreciate their merits. In addition to the fact that they grow with great (sometimes lightning) speed, the vines are decorated decorative leaves or flowers. The main advantage of climbing plants is that they do not take up much land. After all, their kingdom turns out to be not a horizontal, but a vertical surface.
Which climbing plants to choose for your garden?
You can start with annuals. They are supposed to be sown in the spring and completely removed from the garden in the fall. These vines will appeal to those who like to annually update vertical flower beds.
1. Ipomoea purpurea
It is an annual vine that stretches for a distance of up to 8 meters, so arches for climbing plants can be placed next to it. Its leaves resemble hearts, and its flowers are gramophones. The size of the inflorescences ranges from 5 to 8 cm. The shade also varies from variety to variety: it can be white or pink, red or purple, plain or with contrasting spots and borders.
These garden vines unpretentious in care. They don't even need to be replanted every year. From their pods, seeds fall to the ground in the fall and successfully overwinter on next year sprout.
2. Kvamoklit
Another type of morning glory, the vines for the garden are decorated with pinnately dissected leaves with many small flowers. They resemble neat stars in white or red.
Kvamoklit are climbing flowers for the garden that will certainly cover all obstacles. Therefore, it is used to create beautiful garden sculptures.
3. Moonflower (Ipomoea moonflower)
The milky white gramophones of this gazebo plant are open only in cloudy weather. They can also be admired early in the morning or after sunset. The flowers grow up to 10 cm in diameter.
4. Momordica
It belongs to the list of “Climbing plants for fences, fast growing.” It is used to decorate walls because it grows very high. Momordica belongs to the pumpkin family, so its main decoration is the fruits: oblong and orange with lumpy skin.
5. Thunbergia winged
Her curly annual vines create a continuous carpet of greenery, which is decorated with yellow-orange flowers. Moreover, each new bud appears from the axil of the next leaf. Therefore, it seems that the whole plant is simply strewn with them.
6. Rhodochiton dark red
It is considered one of the most beautifully flowering climbing plants. Its flowers are mini-umbrellas in a purple-red hue. They remain on the shoots until the end of October. It is necessary to sow rhodochiton for seedlings in February.
When you want stability in decorating your garden, perennial vines come to the rescue; they remain in their place over the winter, and only continue to grow next year. In such plants different needs, which you need to know.
7. Clematis
These perennial climbing plants for the garden decorate the cottage with vines with huge flowers. They are demanding to care for because they do not tolerate excessive soil moisture and direct sunlight. The presence of constant support and calmness is a prerequisite for planting them.
It is impossible to leave clematis completely without pruning. Since their lashes can eventually move to the roof or pavilion, and sometimes even to a neighboring area. Regarding pruning, these curly garden plants may vary greatly depending on the variety.
For example, alpine and mountain clematis lay flower buds in the second half of summer. Therefore, they need to be trimmed carefully, making a small correction in June. Total removal of shoots is only necessary for complete rejuvenation of the plant.
Violet clematis blooms once a year: on this year's shoots. This allows you to trim the vines every year, leaving only twenty centimeter stumps above the ground. Some clematis varieties bloom twice a year. Therefore, it is recommended to shorten the shoots of these climbing plants by half in the fall.
8. Campsis grandiflora - excellent climbing plants for a gazebo
Its powerful vine grows every year and becomes thicker. Gradually it becomes covered with bark. The gazebo or fence will be securely covered with a tent of bright green leaves. Bell-shaped flowers painted in an orange hue hang on them in clusters.
These perennial vines are easy to care for. They only need formative pruning. In the central regions of Russia, young shoots can freeze from severe frosts. Therefore, they need to provide shelter for the winter.
9. Schisandra chinensis
In most regions of Russia it will not grow higher than 4 meters, although in its homeland it can grow 15 meters. Its oval leaves fall off in autumn. White flowers up to 1.5 cm in diameter exude a pleasant aroma. Towards the end of the flowering season they turn pink. This climbing plant for the garden in the fall retains its decorative value, since bright red racemose polyberries remain on the branches.
Since the lemongrass requires a support around which it will wrap itself, it should be taken care of in advance. Caring for it consists of monitoring the growth of branches. Chinese lemongrass also develops better if you mulch the soil around its roots.
10. Maiden grapes
Known to many gardeners, these perennial climbing plants for the gazebo remain green all summer. The end of August is a time of transformation: the foliage takes on crimson-pink or purple hues. It is worth noting that the fruits are inedible.
In terms of care, the main thing is that you need a very strong support for climbing plants - virgin grapes. Therefore, it is advisable to plant it along solid buildings.
In summer it produces an excessive number of side shoots. In June, it is recommended to prune all vines. To do this, remove 2-3 sheets from the last brush and cut them off. If there are no tassels on the lash at all, then you need to remove a piece half a meter long.
Refers to shade-loving plants. These climbing plants are suitable for a fence or the northern wall of a building. Its shoots are covered with a large number of small leaves. Therefore, the entire surface, shrouded in ivy, appears green. You can plant perennial plants near the gazebo, then they will stick all over it. Because the plant attaches its vines to everything it encounters along the way using suction cups.
Ivy is easy to care for. It easily tolerates pruning, which is indispensable. Since the plant can penetrate under the roof and damage the roof. In the central regions of Russia it may freeze due to low temperatures. But it recovers quickly.
12. Curly honeysuckle
These perennial climbing flowers for the garden are used to decorate the fence. Can be used decorative varieties, such as Honeysuckle or Brown, and edible. Honeysuckle honeysuckle is a climbing, densely branching shrub.
The leaves are elliptical in shape and clusters of small flowers are located in the leaf axils. In addition to their decorative function, in the evening these climbing flowers for the garden will delight you with a delicate aroma.
Caring for a climbing plant consists of forming shoots of the required length and density. That is, when the main vine has reached the maximum that is allotted to it, the top needs to be trimmed.
So it will be limited in growth and begin to develop side shoots, which will add density to the bush. Young honeysuckle (in the first three years of growth) can freeze in severe frosts. In this regard, it is recommended to cover it for the winter.
13. Large-leaved Kirkazon
Also called Pipe Kirkazon (Aristolochia macrophylla). His climbing vines attract attention with decorative leaves. They are very large, heart-shaped. All leaves are arranged like tiles, so they create beautiful patterns.
It is difficult to see the flowers under this dense foliage. Moreover, they can only last a week, although more often they stay for a month. After flowering, fruit boxes remain on the vines.
Caring for this loach consists of: abundant watering, since powerful leaves require large quantity water. In Russian conditions, it is recommended to remove young plants from their support and cover them for the winter. You can trim the shoots at any time; it easily tolerates pruning.
14. Common hop
These climbing plants for the garden grow well in partial shade. Therefore, these plants are planted along the fence. By autumn, pale green fruits appear on the vines, which decorate the composition. Because they stand out decoratively against the darker background of foliage.
Caring for hops consists of: autumn pruning. Because in winter everything aboveground part plants die. And in the spring, control the growth of new shoots. If you want lush greenery, then leave more of them.
is becoming more and more popular among owners of dachas and private houses. I want to not only build a beautiful home, but also decorate the surrounding area. And of course, protect the area from outside penetration. If you want to make your site unique, plant fast-growing climbing plants, selecting from hundreds. Many flowers do not require careful care, and from spring to autumn, your fence will not only protect your home, but also please the eye.
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Fast-growing climbing plants for a fence - an original version of living decor
Have you ever wondered how to decorate a simple wooden or plastic fence from picket fences in a country house or in a private house? And do it cheaply and original? Then the idea of planting fast-growing climbing plants for the fence occurred to you. This solution does not require large material costs. The flowers themselves will create a unique decor that makes the area stand out from the crowd, which will allow you to save on the services of professional designers.
Take note:
To select suitable plant For your site, it is enough to decide on several criteria:
- climate features;
- what kind of care you can afford;
- choice of appearance and density of planting of shrubs and flowers.
Among the fast-growing climbing plants for fences, there are annual and perennial varieties that require special care and growing like weeds. Therefore, you should carefully choose the variety and type of hedge, based on your capabilities and preferences.
Common perennial climbing plants for fence decoration
There are a lot of perennial, fast-growing climbing plants, but not all of them are easy to care for and grow. There are several of the most popular options for a summer residence, which you just need to plant and they will delight you with their beauty for many years, covering an increasingly larger area of the fence or terrace:
- Maiden's grapes. Unpretentious liana, which can change the shades of the leaves from bright green in the spring to crimson in the fall. During the fruitful period, in addition to external beauty, a harvest appears in the form of clusters of blue-black berries; if you choose the right variety, then in addition to beauty, you can make grape juice, jam or wine every year. Grows very quickly up to 20 m in height. It tolerates winter easily and does not require a special place for planting, as it thrives equally well in the shade and in the sun.
- Clematis. Despite the exotic name, it is very often found in dachas. Externally - long green lashes with small flowers of white, pink or purple. During the flowering period, small stars cover the entire area of the fence, making it unique. At the same time, the plant does not require careful care and constant watering, but grows like a “weed.”
- Ivy. It is classified as a poisonous plant, so when planting and caring for it, you should take safety precautions and wear gloves. At the same time, beautiful carved green leaves can densely cover any hedge, turning it into a miracle of nature. It tolerates cold well, so it is common in Russia, and can also grow on the sunny or shady side of the site.
- Climbing rose. Flowers have a pleasant aroma and delicate beauty from nature. They love fertile soil, so in the spring it is worth applying mineral or special fertilizers. Fast growth Not only in height, but also in width will allow you to quickly cover the entire area of the fence, adding causticity and beauty to it. Plants must be planted at a distance of a meter from each other.
- Actinidia– a useful and unpretentious creature of nature. The beauty of the leaves and flowers results in edible fruits that taste like sweet pepper or gooseberries. Berries are rich in vitamin C, which is so lacking in city life. The plant reaches a height of 15 m, wrapping around the entire support provided. Tolerates frosts well, surviving even in Siberia.
This is only a part of the plants that can become a wonderful living pattern on the fence in the country or around a private house. Care for each variety and species is different, but not as thorough as for indoor views. Some can be trimmed to prevent them from growing too wide.
Fast-growing climbing plants for the garden with photo and name, as well as care recommendations
Perennial climbing plants are very diverse. When choosing an option for a summer cottage, it is worth considering that you do not live there permanently, as in a private house, therefore care for flowers and shrubs should be minimal.
Despite little care for living decor, many species can surpass specially grown ones in their beauty and benefits. horticultural crops. Let's take a closer look at the most popular and interesting specimens with photos and some recommendations for care.
Varieties of flowering perennial vines for country fences
Flowering perennial vines are an excellent option for vertical gardening in a summer cottage. They can decorate not only the fence, but also arches or even the house itself. The choice of plant must be carefully chosen so that it tolerates the soil type and climatic conditions well. Also important is the appearance, which must correspond overall composition plot.
Among the most common and easy to care for plants are:
- actinidia;
- bougainvillea;
- Chinese wisteria;
- decorative honeysuckle;
- Kampsis rooting;
- honeysuckle;
- Kirkazon;
- clematis;
- prince of Siberia;
- Chinese lemongrass;
- climbing rose;
- ecremocarpus;
- Echinocystis.
We’ll talk about each type in more detail, including methods of caring for plants. So that you can pick up suitable option for your summer cottage, below are photos of flower varieties.
Actinidia: planting and caring for the plant
Actinidia is classified as a type of woody vine. In nature, it grows in Southeast Asia and the Himalayas, as well as in the Far East. One of the varieties of the family is kiwi, the fruits of which are known to everyone.
As decorative element They use deciduous perennial actinidia with whole or thin leaves. Exactly interesting shape foliage and makes this vine an excellent option for decorating fences in country houses. There are mainly two varieties used:
- Arguta– length reaches 20 m, blooms in June, and bears fruit in September. The berries taste similar to gooseberries.
- Kolomikta- outwardly similar to the first type, but differs in the non-simultaneous ripening of fruits, which reach maturity from August to late autumn. And also the roughness of the leaves serves as an additional decor.
When thinking about what is better to choose: actinidia arguta or kolomikta, summer residents rely on taste qualities and time of fruit ripening. And also on small external differences in plants.
As for planting and caring for actinidia, they are common to any option:
| Purchase | It is better to purchase seedlings that are presented in garden stores. When choosing, pay attention to the root system, which must be protected from wind and heat, otherwise the plant will die. Buy options with a closed root system up to 3 years old. |
| Disembarkation | You need to buy female and male versions of the plant for pollination and fruit production. Planted in partial shade. You can choose a place along the house or fence. You should not place the plant near apple trees, as such proximity is unacceptable. Also, choose a dry area to prevent waterlogging of the root system. Be sure to plant in the spring before sap flow at a distance of a meter from each other. |
| Care | Weeding is required near the plant during active growth. If you notice a pest attack, be sure to treat it. by special means. Watering is required only in dry summers. |
| Top dressing | Mineral fertilizers are used in the spring. For each m² of plot, 35 g of nitrogen, 20 g of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers are applied. Autumn nourishes the soil after harvesting. |
| Trimming | Proper care stimulates the growth of new shoots. You can prune at the age of 3 years, when actinidia gets stronger. Throughout the summer you can give it the desired shape. |
| Wintering | During the cold season, you need to cover the plant. To do this, make a 2-3 cm layer of dry leaves around the trunk. Such care is required only for young shoots. |
By following all the recommendations, you will grow beautiful actinidia on your site, which will not only turn into a living fence, but will also bear valuable fruits rich in vitamins. To make it easier to understand the characteristics of the plant, watch the video:
Bougainvillea: growing and care in the garden
Bougainvillea is a small climbing shrub with thorns. It grows naturally in Brazil and blooms for 9 months in a row. Decorative options have different shapes, large and colorful flowers from lilac to white.
So beautiful and exotic plant does not require careful care, but it is worth following the recommendations:
| Reproduction | At the end of spring or at the beginning of summer, cuttings are cut off. Then, place them for 3 hours in warm water, then dipped in root powder and planted in the ground. The soil is the same as for an adult plant, but peat is added instead of humus. |
| Care | This is a sun-loving plant. And for the winter, bougainvillea should be covered or wrapped, especially the root system, so that the temperature does not drop below +8 ⁰C. |
| Watering and fertilizing | It is worth watering frequently during active growth, and spraying also has a good effect on the plant. warm water. In spring and early summer, you can apply mineral or organic fertilizers twice a week. |
| Trimming | The appearance of the flower depends entirely on this process. Pruning to stimulate the growth of side shoots is carried out in spring and autumn. And throughout the summer you can trim the ends of the branches decoratively. |
Bougainvillea is a rather heat-loving plant, so it is unlikely to be suitable for growing conditions in Siberia. But in central Russia it is quite possible to wrap a flower for the winter and enjoy the beauty of its colors all summer.
To make it easier to care for bougainvillea, watch the video on the topic:
Chinese wisteria: planting and care
White or light purple clusters of flowers will attract the attention of passers-by to your unusual summer cottage. All summer long, wisteria gives extraordinary beauty to its inflorescences, while it grows well in open ground and does not require careful care.
Among all the varieties, the most popular is Chinese wisteria, which reaches a height of up to 20 m, and the brushes have a pleasant lilac hue and can grow up to 30 cm in length. Even if you prefer a different variety, you should pay attention to several care recommendations:
| Disembarkation | A perennial plant requires a lot of space for good development root system. At the same time, choose a place where the sun will shine openly on the wisteria for at least half a day. As for the soil, plant in a slightly alkaline environment in early spring. |
| Care | Young shoots should be tied up so that the trunk can withstand heavy loads of flowering vines. For the winter, the plants are wrapped by removing the shoots from the supports. |
| Watering | Do not over-moisten the soil, otherwise the root system will rot. In September, they practically stop watering the wisteria in order to prepare it for wintering. |
| Trimming | At the beginning of summer or at the end of spring, it is necessary to prune the branches for proper bud formation. Last year's shoots are left no more than 30 cm long. After buds form, the shoots should be shortened a little more (by 2 buds). |
| Wintering | Pay special attention to young shoots, which must be wrapped for the winter. They are removed from the supports and laid on the ground; the top should be lightly sprinkled with earth and a layer of fallen leaves should be made. And also lay down special material for full protection plants. |
More detailed instructions about care is presented in the video:
Decorative climbing honeysuckle: photos and some care tips
Honeysuckle is a common name for Russia. Many summer residents plant this beautiful climbing plant with a growth height of up to 6 m on their plots. It is perfect for vertical decoration, so honeysuckle is placed along fences or next to the walls of buildings and structures.
It is unpretentious, grows quickly and produces abundant flowering in the summer with a pleasant, delicate aroma. Just don’t taste the honeysuckle fruits – they are inedible. There are a few care recommendations:
- Buy seedlings under the age of 3 years and without damage to the root system.
- Plant in early autumn or late spring in a hole 50 by 50 by 50 cm and at a distance of a meter from each other.
- When planting, add 100 g of superphosphate and 50 g of potassium fertilizer to the soil. Water with warm water.
- Honeysuckle loves moisture, so it requires water throughout the entire period until autumn to prepare the plant for winter. Watering should be done in the evening and it is better to loosen the soil first.
- Pruning is done after the first year of life in open ground. The more often you shorten the branches, the more abundantly the plant will bloom.
- Decorative honeysuckle does not like frost, so the root system should be carefully covered.
Here are some interesting photo examples of plants for decorating fences and other elements of summer cottages:
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Rooting campsis: photos and breeding methods
Campsis - beautiful and tender plant, suitable for creating a hedge or decorating a home. This perennial vine raises its tent to a height of up to 15 m. The shoots spiral around the support, and with age the trunks become woody and resemble the outlines of fairy-tale trees.
The inflorescences are collected from several large orange or scarlet tubular flowers, pleasing the eye from June to September. Campsis rooting came from North America, and to grow such beauty you should follow a few simple rules:
| Recommendations for landing | The shrub can grow in any soil, but for abundant flowering It is better to choose fertile and loose soil. Before planting seedlings, it is worth adding fertilizers to the ground in the form of humus or complex mineral compositions. The ideal time for transplanting into open ground is early April, when there are no longer winter frosts. |
| Care and watering | Campsis easily tolerates drought, but for abundant flowering it is better to water regularly. Additional feeding is not required, and pruning should be done in the spring before bud formation or in the fall after the growing season. |
| Wintering | The winter hardiness of rooting Kampsis is average. If the frost does not exceed -20⁰C, you can not insulate, but only protect the root system with a layer of fallen leaves. |
| Reproduction | You can grow it yourself from seeds, but you will have to wait seven years for the first flowering. It’s easier and faster to purchase seedlings or make layerings. To do this, dig in several shoots growing close to the ground. |
Important! Rooting campsis can grow its roots into cracks in the foundation and walls of a house, rising to the roof, so it is recommended to use a trellis for planting.
Here are some tips in the shrub care video:
Honeysuckle honeysuckle: photo, planting and care
Fragrant honeysuckle honeysuckle is in great demand in Russian gardens. Many summer residents and owners of private houses plant this shrub for vertical gardening, decorating fences, houses and gazebos.
The flowers are small and graceful and look great on a “hedge” during the flowering period. There is nothing complicated in planting and caring for a plant, so even novice gardeners can handle it. Here are some guidelines to follow:
- It is better to plant immediately permanent place into well-moistened and loosened soil.
- Add fertilizers in the form of humus, peat or organic mixtures to the hole prepared for planting.
- During active growth, it is worth fertilizing the vine with potassium mixtures once every 2 weeks.
- The shrub tolerates heat well, but from severe frosts it is worth wrapping the root system.
- During the period of fertilization, it will be useful to mulch the soil, which reduces the growth rate of weeds and maintains soil moisture.
- The vine should be shaped not only by the support it will envelop, but also by pruning to give the plant fullness.
By observing such simple rules, you will grow up easily beautiful decor from a tent of leaves on your site. In addition to honeysuckle, there are several more commonly found varieties:
- Brown's honeysuckle. The leaves are elliptical in shape, the underside of which has a bluish tint. The flowers are usually red-orange. Blooms from June to October. With proper care, the vine can survive even the most severe frosts.
- Honeysuckle Henry. Flowers of a yellow-red hue, delighting with their beauty from July to August. The fruits are blue-black and the foliage is bright green.
- Honeysuckle Gecrotte. The vine reaches a height of 6 m and a width of up to 4 m, so the plant should be planted at a distance of at least 1 m from each other. It grows upright and climbs strongly. The leaves are dark bluish-green, and the flowers have a yellow-white edge. It is better to grow in partial shade. Tolerates frosts well.
Choose suitable variety honeysuckle, which will delight you with its beauty and aroma for a long time. Moreover, caring for the plant is minimal, which means you will spend little effort.
Kirkazon Manchurian: care features
Kirkazon is a perennial liana. It has another name - aristolochia. There are about 360 species that grow in the tropical zone. This exotic shrub will become wonderful decoration any personal plot.
It has lush foliage with sharp, heart-shaped tips. It is distinguished by its endurance and high growth rate. One branch can reach 10 m in length. The flowers are creamy-brown in color, and the leaves are covered with light hairs, which give a special charm to the plant.
To grow Kirkazon vines, you should follow several rules for planting and care:
| Disembarkation | Spring and autumn are perfect for planting shrubs in open ground. Choose a place without direct sunlight; partial shade is best. Be sure to make a drainage layer of crushed stone and sand in the hole. Cuttings take root best when they are under 3 years old. Keep a distance of 1 m between plants. |
| Care | Be sure to water the plant regularly and ensure that top layer the soil did not dry out. An adult vine requires about 10 liters of water. In the hot summer, the leaves are additionally sprayed. Branches that are too tall and dry shoots should be trimmed. And also feed the soil with mullein tincture in a concentration of 1 to 10 twice a season. |
Here are some photographic examples of how Kirkazon is used in landscape design various areas:
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Clematis: planting and care in open ground
Delicate clematis flowers attract the attention of many summer residents. Large flowers of the most varied shades, cascading down like a waterfall, will become an amazing decoration of any fence. The variability of varieties allows everyone to choose the right option for themselves.
To properly care for clematis in open ground, you should follow simple recommendations:
- To plant seedlings, choose a place with a large number of sunlight, but protected from wind and waterlogging of the soil.
- When planting along the house, leave at least half a meter for roots to grow. And it is not recommended to plant along dense metal fence, because it produces too much heat in the summer.
- Feed the dug hole 60 by 60 cm with mineral fertilizers or homemade mixture from compost, humus, garden soil and sand.
- It is worth planting in spring or summer, but choose seedlings with a closed root system and use the method of transferring from a pot to the ground.
- Water the bush generously 1-2 times a week; if it is very hot, double the amount of watering.
- For wintering, all dried leaves are removed, and they are used to make a “cushion” of insulation for the cold period.
Prince - close relative clematis. The liana has beautiful bell flowers and graceful foliage. Looks beautiful as a frame for a fence or terrace. Caring for the plant is not difficult, but it is worth watering and pruning the shoots on time.
To avoid problems with growing Siberian princeling, follow a few care recommendations:
| Planting a plant | The best time for planting is mid-May. For the vine, prepare a hole measuring 60 by 60 by 60 cm and add fertilizer from humus and compost, as well as a little wood ash. If the soil acidity in the area is high, you can add slaked lime. Be sure to make drainage from small pebbles and sand. For planting, choose cuttings at the age of 2 years - they take root best in new conditions. |
| Watering | The prince does not like too dry soil, so watering should be done once a week so that the soil is well saturated up to 0.5 m in depth. During intense summer heat, the number of times should be increased to 2-3 in 7 days. |
| Top dressing | Once every 2 months, replenish the soil balance with microelements by applying mineral fertilizers with urea and mullein. |
| Care | It is necessary to mulch the soil: for this there is special tools, allowing for an influx of oxygen, reducing the formation of weeds and avoiding drying out of the roots. The plant should be covered for the winter. |
How to place a flower on your site? Here are some photographic examples of planted vines:
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Schisandra chinensis: cultivation and care
Chinese lemongrass - healthy and beautiful bush with edible fruits. The liana is covered with greenery early spring and until autumn, during the flowering period it pleases with the whiteness and fragrant aroma of flowers, and in the fall bright red clusters of fruits appear against the background of yellowing foliage.
The plant is unpretentious and tolerates frost well. It is enough to follow a few recommendations for care and planting in open ground, and the perennial vine will delight you with its beauty for a long time, bringing benefits:
- It is best to plant cuttings at the end of April. The vines are placed at a distance of a meter from each other and in holes up to 40 cm deep. A drainage layer and the addition of mineral fertilizers are required.
- During the growing season, it is recommended to feed them once every 2-3 weeks with mullein in a ratio of 1 to 10. The shrub begins to bloom and bear fruit only at 6-7 years of age.
- Water frequently and also spray the foliage with warm water.
- Be sure to provide supports so that the vine can curl freely.
- Pruning of the vine is carried out only from the 3rd year of life, while the shoots are thinned out, leaving only the 3-6 strongest. Shorten branches better in autumn when active flowering is over.
- In winter, a layer of fallen leaves is placed on the soil near the trunk of young shoots. Mature vines do not need shelter.
The harvest is harvested in the fall, the berries are dried and used to make tinctures or added to tea. For more information about caring for Schisandra chinensis, watch the video:
White bryonia is a common type of country vine. Easy to care for and unpretentiousness allows you to plant the plant in Russia without fear of winter cold.
To create a dense hedge, it is enough to take very little care of the vine:
- Plant a shrub with sunny side plot into any loosened soil. It is worth making a frame in advance, as the vine grows quickly.
- They propagate by tubers or seeds, planting them in the ground in the fall and observing germination in the spring.
- For the winter, it is still worth protecting the plant from severe frosts.
There are no requirements for watering and fertilizing, so even a novice gardener can grow such a hedge.