After yesterday's
awe-inspiring home tour, all I can think about today is house plants. And if there's one type to top all others right now, it's climbers. Climbing plants seem to be taking over the plant world (and homes) right now! Whether used to frame a window, wrap themselves around ceiling beams or winding their way up shelving, the green beauties provide a lush boost of green which will brighten up the dreariest of January days (I'm in, are you?!). Here's a little inspiration...
So beautiful, don't you think? If, like me, you're already plotting where your climber should go (
my home is suddenly feeling decidedly
ungreen), here are 5 great climbers and two inspiring books to set you on the right path...
Get the look
Urban Jungle: Living and Styling with Plants The Green Home Training your climber
So we kind of know which plant and where to put it, but how on earth do we train them to go where we want them to go (and stop our house from becoming a scene out of Little Shop of Horrors)?! The methods vary depending on the type of plant - so do ask about the best way to train and care for your climber at the point of purchase. When it comes to support, you can either train your plant around whatever's already in place (pipes, beams etc) or invest in a trellis of some kind (there is a large variety of different supports you can use depending on the look you're after) - here's a
helpful guide. My parents-in-law have had one as long as I can remember and they simply use evenly spaced tacks around the window frame - so it definitely doesn't need to be complicated!
I'd love to see your climber in action (don't forget to tag me on
Instagram too!).
Have a great weekend and see you Monday!
PS I love how
this climber goes up and around a door frame!
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