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.

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 ...

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.