Growing up : a gardener's guide to climbing plants for the Pacific Northwest

Deck the walls and the fences, pillars and pergolas of your garden. . . with a year's worth of climbing, spreading and trailing plants From winter jasmine and ivy to summer's rambling roses and runner beans, this book tells you how to cover the vertical surfaces of your garden with a wide variety of perennial and annual plants.* Arranged by season* Each entry gives a full description of the pros and cons of each plant* Full information on site and soil requirements, pruning and pest control.Additional chapters include recommendations for trellises, picket fences and obelisks as well as evergreen, fragrant and even edible vines to suit every purpose.