On Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at 10:00:56 AM UTC-7, Hypatia Nachshon wrote:
I am putting a Distictis (Rivers) vine against a stucco garage wall. Prices for trellises are a factor, since I understand this vine spreads horizontally as well as vertically, so I would need to buy at least three,

As an alternative, I checked "netting" -- to use a loose term - and see much lower prices. Could I manage with a very strong netting, which I have seen advertised on several sites, properly secured from above on the garage roof. And secured on the sides -- how???

TIA

Thanks to all for valuable advice

1. sticking to stucco, I'm glad to hear that. The wall in question is the W. side of a decrepit garage, so I don't care if it damages the paint. Some sources I visited said it would NOT stick to stucco, so I went pricing trellises. Some are reasonable; some not. But I would have to bother a neighbor to bring them from nursery in his truck.

2. too heavy for netting, thanks; I've been told that before; you confirm.

3. David cautions against letting vine cling to stucco. "Otherwise, you might get mold or insects infesting the walls". How prevent/remove mold/insects if it happens?
What has been group experience in similar climates (So.Calif coastal)?

4. Thanks for David construct trellis advice. Me not so smart, but will keep on file.

Grateful for input; looking forward to more.