Vines and Climbers
A GardenWise Adventure with Vines

One of my favorites, clematis had large and showy flowers, and is a real show stopper. Another favorite is trumpet vine with its red and
orange tubular flowers, which is also native to the greater DC area. An added bonus? Trumpet Vine attracts hummingbirds, always awelcome guest in my garden areas. They prefer full sun and fertile, well-drained soil.

If there are no architectural elements in your garden, vines, such as clematis, can also be used as ground cover, which can replace some lawn areas, giving you an additional “green” garden step that will help you save money on watering.