Although some people love them, vines like ivy or wisteria can do real damage to a structure and take over a space. Akebia is not technically invasive, but can grow out of hand too easily.

Mr. Vines, now 80, never did replicate the sound, but along the way he crafted dozens of unique guitars, using wood from barns, troughs and other unexpected — and meaningful — sources.

The Art of Mixing Vines Climbers can really get a garden off the ground—especially if you boldly intertwine two (or more) varieties for a lush tapestry By Lindsey Taylor June 20, 2014 3:25 pm ET ...