Tips for Growing on an Arbor

An arbor can be a beautiful addition to your backyard, especially if you have a bench or chair beneath the arbor. However, to create the most beautiful nook possible, you need to know at least a little bit about arbor gardening. Here are a few tips on what plants to use and how to grow them:
• You obviously want to grow plants that are vines on your arbor. A few beautiful and popular choices are climbing roses, wisteria, trumpet creeper, grapes, and passionflower vines.
• Be sure to place your arbor where it won’t block sunlight from other plants in your garden.
• Place the arbor in a location where your plants will receive plenty of sunlight.
• Make sure your arbor is shielded from strong winds.
• Keep the base of your plants mulched with four inches of organic mulch, so that the soil retains water better.
• Be sure to check on your plants and water them daily.
• Train the vines to climb up the arbor. You might need to purchase weatherproof garden twine to tie them to your arbor as they grow.

By sticking to these easy rules, you can pretty much ensure that you will have a beautiful arbor to enjoy in your backyard.