Wild vines - wild grape and Virginia Creeper - are two pervasive weeds in our yard. If we didn't pull them down every year, they would cover the whole yard!
A few years ago, I noticed a small tree growing on our fence line, near a fence that is covered with vines.
I welcomed the prospect of a new shady spot in the yard.
Before long, however, the vines growing on the fence began to climb the tree, tying up its branches...
New branches grew - these in turn were enveloped by vines.
From time to time, we pulled down the vines ... but they grow back.
Who will win - the vine or the tree? If I were a gambler, I'd bet on the vines!
Hmmm... I notice another tree has sprouted nearby - planted no doubt by some squirrel. It has somehow managed to evade the vines so far... I wonder how long that will last!
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