UpliftingElements:These vertical tactics will raise your plants and boost your garden's output

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WHETHER YOU HAVE PLANTED EVERY INCH OF GARDEN REAL ESTATE YOU have, are limited to a balcony or patio, or are just looking for something new to try this season, here's an idea: Look up. Trellises, arbors, pergolas, fences, green walls and other vertical elements are great ways to maximize your growing area and your garden's interest. Growing up creates exclamation points in an otherwise flat landscape.Vertical gardens can solve many garden problems, too. A trellis or arbor covered with plants can create separation in the garden or provide a gracious entry. Vertical plantings can camouflage an unsightly area, such as a chain link fence or compost pile.They will soften expanses of concrete or enliven a blank area. Without too much fuss, you can create a private room with a plant-covered pergola or arbor. Vines along a vertical support will cast dappled shade during the day and add romance to the nightgarden. Ifyou're growing fruits or vegetables vertically, you will often get a higher yield because of better air circulation and increased sunlight. With less fungus and mildew, fewer diseases are the rewards.