Vines and ground covers offer the finishing touch to any landscape. Because of their versatility, they can be used as focal points or as a way to soften and connect other elements such as trees, shrubs, perennial or annual beds or even garden structures like fences and arbors. There are vines that are appropriate for climbing architectural elements of your house and ground covers that can be used between stones and pavers along a garden path. There are varieties whose appearance is subtle and varieties that are spectacular. Every landscape will benefit through the use of interesting and unusual vines and ground covers.