[dropcap]T[/dropcap]here is nothing that brightens up an empty fence or bare wall like a vine. They come in many shapes and sizes, but the one trait they all have in common is their desire to climb something … anything! This gives them a versatility that shrubs and perennials just don’t possess.

Even though I have a small yard, I’ve been able to use vines in the ground and in large pots to cover some less-than-beautiful spots. A galvanized bucket of red cascade rose blocks the v...