I Have A Grapevine That’s Grown Over A Sitting Area And Wonder. How I Can Make It Aesthetically Pleasing By Raising One End About

Question

.5′ I will send photo in another email. I like to entertain outside under the vines, it’s beautiful. The vines need to be lifted 1 – 2′ for taller people. If I attached 3 support wires to fixtures on house, what could I place on the wires to lift it all up. I want it to look natural. Maybe couple strips of dark screen, but I want parts of the vine to hang thru so it’s natural. I am on a big budget so building a trellis is not possible. I also would like to know, what type of flowers, 3-4 would compliment the grape vine area, or vice versa I will send a pic soon. The building is yellow brick with dark window boxes. I’d like to know what flowers are durable with larger blooms?

Answer 1

You could use fallen or pruned branches from a tree to run under the grapevine for a natural look, attached with jute or twine. Here are more ideas:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/making-a-creative-homemade-trellis.htm

For complementary flowers, here are some ideas:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-3/zone-3-flowering-shrubs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-3/growing-annuals-in-zone-3.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-3/growing-grass-in-cold-climates.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fgen/plants-for-cold-regions.htm