>I planted Sweet Autumn clematis last year on one side of an >arbor. It just sat, until this spring. Now it's growing >rapidly, and I have no doubt it will cover that side of the >arbor by fall. Here's a link: > >http://tnolan.tripod.com/Plant_List/AutmClem.htm > >HTH, >Harry That is impressive! Wow - I could just plant that at the four corners of the house and we'd be set! Actually, if I planted that at the back corner by our back gate, it could go up and over the laundry room door/window. Or I could grow it up the back deck and let it grow all the way around... We have a fair amount of space left to put things - part of my problem - too many possibilities.. Thanks for all the ideas.. billie -- billie hinton "A good traveller has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving." Lao Tzu