- 1). Select the location for your silver lace vine. The climbing vine will perform well in any light except total shade. The plants are tolerant of any soil conditions. Keep in mind, the strong extensive root system will overpower other vegetation planted within proximity of three to four feet.
- 2). Choose a strong support structure for the climbing vine. The mile-a-minute vine can be trained to a trellis or tall sturdy stakes or poles. Grow the climbing vine over a pergola or arbor to create shade. Using a fence for support can offer privacy. The form of support must be firmly anchored in position before the new plants are placed in the ground.
- 3). Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball. Keep the depth of the plant in the soil the same as it was in the original growing container. Fill in the rest of the hole with the excess dirt and press down firmly. Water the silver lace vine thoroughly. After the vine is established, normal rainfall amounts should be adequate for sustenance.
- 4). Use twist ties or strips of fabric or nylons to attach the climbing vine to the support system. These ties will need to be loosened and adjusted and eventually removed as the vine grows.
- 5). Fertilize only as required by a soil analysis early in the growing season. Too much nitrogen will cause excessive foliage with few flowers. Fertilizing late in the season will result in fresh young shoots that will not survive a winter. When soil enrichment is warranted follow the label directions for the specific additive.
- 6). Prune extensively in late fall. The mile-a-minute vine grows so thickly and rapidly it can soon become a snarled jumble. It is best to trim the climbing vine for more healthy new growth in the spring.
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