Vertical gardening systems can lead to more plants and higher yields. A bonus? Soil-dwelling pests are thwarted by putting plants out of reach.

But if you’re set on a more elaborate display, purchase a contained living wall or vertical ... parlor palm, bird’s nest fern ...

It’s probably the most famous example of “growing up” or vertical ... a wall or fence – a trellis has a frame with square or triangular crisscrossing slats that allow plants to climb ...