Vines lend themselves admirably to vertical structures found in contemporary gardens.
Vines can partially cover and blend the structure with other plantings.
Certain vines with coarse foliage or dense habit of growth are useful on fences or arbors. These vines are also used for screening objectionable views, either permanently or temporarily, until other plantings are large enough to achieve the effect desired. They may be used to give shade and privacy to a porch. They will break the monotony of a long fence or stone wall, and they can be trained to form a definite pattern on a blank wall. They are used in contemporary designs to soften the harsh lines of space dividers or baffles.