On Nov 20, 1:05*pm, "David Hare-Scott" wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote:
I am redoing the back area where I keep garden equipment -- tools,
bins, shelves -- other unsightly but necessary,"junque" back against
the property fence.

Idea is to create a visual screen by hanging a net upon which to train
up a *vine, thus freeing up most of the area for *decorative plants/
shrubs, plus maybe small table w/chairs.

Seeking recommendations for a REALLY fast-growing vine, preferably one
that blooms all year (yeah!), does not become unsightly, grows in nice
and thick, does not lose leaves in "winter".

(Soil is very fertile, area having previously housed laying hens!)

Your valuable input sought for this area -- So. Calif coastal.

TIA

HB

Why would you want to grow a vine on a net? *A good solid trellis will last
longer, sag less and look better. *Some of the more vigorous vines, like
bougainvillia, *will pull your net down or the bit of string holding it up.

D

***Yes, you're right about trellis, David. I have 1 piece & would
have to get 2 more to bridge a 15''span. Hard to find a friend/
neighbor with a pickup to take me to a HD or lumber place to pick up
the trellis-es, the fasteners to hold the frame to the garage wall &
alley block wall, and the required lumber to build the support
structure. Also, 1 piece has to be hinged to get access to the stuff
behind the screen, so that piece can't have vine growing on it.

Right now, I'm collecting recommendations for the vine. I have
bougainvillea and star jasmine growing in other parts of the garden -
thanks David Ross -- and would like to try something different, like
maybe the silver lace vine that Amos recommended.

Any more vine suggestions?

(Or comments on my structure plans?)

TIA

HB