If you have a small garden or a wall or building that might not be as attractive as you'd like, getting some climbing plants is a great way to make the space look much more pleasing to the eye. If carefully selected, they aren't much trouble to look after at all.
Some types of climbing plants need support, like roses and honeysuckle, but others will climb up any rough surface without any help from you, so check which type you are getting and put in a trellis or climbing structure before planting.
Smaller plants like climbing roses aren't really able to cover large areas like a wall or shed, but they do well on arches, while the much larger rambling roses will swallow up wherever they are planted. Also, not all of these climbing plants are evergreen, and some will look at bit skeletonised in the winter. Others, like winter jasmine, not only hold throughout the winter, they provide a wonderful scent.
The level of light the climbing structure will receive is also an important consideration. Check that your soil is getting enough moisture, and add compost if needed.
Plants like ivy will also grow up the slates and into the gutters, so you'll need to cut them back once or twice a year, which may need a tall ladder. Maintenance in general is something to think about in advance, since plants like wisteria will need regular pruning, and climbing hydrangea need little.
Rambling roses will even climb up larger trees, producing a beautiful display after the fruiting season, although they aren't suitable for smaller trees.
Wooden trellises, plastic or wire frameworks can be easily bought or constructed, and it's usually best to leave about a foot and a half between the spars, keeping the trellis about three inches away from the wall.
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