How to Use vine in a Sentence
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The fruit of the vine gives (or used to give) me headaches.
— Nick Canepacolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2022 -
Prune grape vines to remove 80% to 85% of the cane growth.
— Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2024 -
Choose an area with moist, loamy soil where the vines can spread.
— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2023 -
Some of them died a slow death on the vine, of just not being heard.
— Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2022 -
As the tree grows, the vine twines, finding new holds on the shape that supports it.
— Joshua Rothman, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2022 -
Coleus bridges the colors of the foliage and the brick, and creeping wire vine loosens the design.
— Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Mar. 2023 -
The vine that can reach 10 feet long, so this is one for big gardens!
— Arricca Sansone, Country Living, 9 Sep. 2022 -
Here, the ground beneath the vines is dressed in a thick blanket of pebbles.
— Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2023 -
Ivy: This climbing vine soars just like the keeper of this name.
— Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2024 -
The bar is small and, just as in the restaurant, vines of grape and bougainvillea have crept up its walls.
— Jim Dobson, Forbes, 17 July 2023 -
The spiky animal froze; its short limbs clinging to the vine.
— Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2024 -
Across the street was a gated archway draped with thorny brown vines.
— Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 12 Feb. 2024 -
Rosie is the daughter of founders Judy and Tim Finn, who planted their first vines in Nelson in the 1970s.
— Per and Britt Karlsson, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 -
In the wild, Monstera is a trailing or climbing vine that can grow up to 70 feet.
— Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 30 Aug. 2023 -
Looking through the crossbow scope, Sankey could see Brutus through the keyhole in the vines.
— Outdoor Life, 15 Nov. 2023 -
On the statue's head is a wreath of vine leaves held together by a band that ends at the shoulders.
— Hafsa Khalil, CNN, 5 Oct. 2022 -
Beans withered on the vine; carrots came out of the soil sickly and without crunch.
— Hazlitt, 6 Sep. 2023 -
Last summer, the point of contention was a wisteria vine angling its way across the back of the house.
— Sarah Medford, WSJ, 1 Dec. 2022 -
Find a table amid the jungle of vines and plants, grab a beer (some of which are Soul Lao collabs) and dig in.
— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2024 -
Some mornings in the fields, the wine grape vines glisten with pesticides.
— Dorany Pineda, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2023 -
This climbing vine also features red berries in the fall.
— Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2022 -
Ripe tomatoes had fallen from the vines, creating cracks in the flesh.
— Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2023 -
The long vines of this heirloom produce heavy yields, even in very hot weather.
— Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 14 July 2023 -
The vine was only a few months away from reaching the top and winding along the wires like a Christmas garland.
— Sonya Bennett-Brandt, WIRED, 22 Dec. 2022 -
San Nicolas used roots of the Hawaiian ʻie ʻie vine to craft the helmet and dyed goose feathers to adorn it.
— Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2023 -
From a small pot of dirt set against the wall of his back alley home, the vine climbs a bamboo pole, rising past mops hung out to dry.
— Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2023 -
Stores and restaurants encircle the base, and lush green vines spill through openings in the structure.
— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2023 -
The arch looked fuller with green leaves and some white roses, and various vines could be seen in a bucket next to her.
— Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023 -
Place a vine plant inside the pumpkin (still in its small pot), and place a small vase inside with water.
— Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2022 -
Red vine extract provides a bit of brightening power, too.
— Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
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This vining plant is a fast-grower and adapts well to low and medium light levels.
— Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 1 June 2023 -
Stick branches in the ground that your vining plants can use as a climbing trellis next spring.
— Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2023 -
But for people who love the prolific, vining summer squash, that’s a blessing and not a curse.
— cleveland, 17 July 2023 -
Most types of fences can support vining plants such as fig ivy, wisteria and bougainvillea, says McDonald.
— Lauren Wellbank, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023 -
To grow a vertical garden out of the ground — no container required — insert a trellis into the dirt and surrounding it with vining plants.
— Lauren Wellbank, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023 -
This handsome vining plant likes to dry out slightly between waterings.
— Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 July 2023 -
Look for plants with sculptural seed heads, or unique leaf shapes or patterns—even vining tendrils with berries and vegetables can open up a new world of botanical masterpieces.
— Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023 -
At 58 inches tall, the cages are well suited for a variety of vining plants in addition to tomatoes, such as cucumbers, beans, peas, eggplants, and melons.
— Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2023 -
Peas, beans, nasturtium, clematis and other vining plants need support.
— Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2023 -
In fact, to the zealous plantsman, Bennett suggests that a pergola is the perfect addition to a backyard garden, acting as a support for vining fruits or flowers.
— Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023 -
Observe how to prune fruit trees, grapes, roses, ornamentals, blueberries and vining berries.
— oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2023 -
However, the structure is great for naturally vining flowers and plants, giving your outdoor space a whimsical vibe.
— L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023 -
Gardeners can also use hanging baskets of strawberries, where the fruit will vine downward and make harvesting easier.
— oregonlive, 17 June 2021 -
These sun-worshipping annuals are grown like your average vining grape tomato.
— Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 14 July 2023 -
Look forward to everything from root vegetables, vining vegetables, fruit plants, leafy greens, edible flowers and even medicinal plants.
— Good Housekeeping, 23 Feb. 2023 -
Cucumbers and other vining fruits and veggies, such as squash, small melons, and snap peas, grow on trellises, both for space efficiency and because air circulation discourages disease, including powdery mildew.
— Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2023 -
In this coveted alcove, vintage dining furniture sits beneath an abundance of vining greenery in Reese Witherspoon’s Los Angeles terrace.
— Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 10 Mar. 2023 -
Poison ivy is often mistaken for Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia), another vining woody plant which is also spread widely by birds.
— Mike Hogan, The Enquirer, 28 May 2023 -
This vining plant is a fast-grower and adapts well to low and medium light levels.
— Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 1 June 2023 -
Stick branches in the ground that your vining plants can use as a climbing trellis next spring.
— Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2023 -
But for people who love the prolific, vining summer squash, that’s a blessing and not a curse.
— cleveland, 17 July 2023 -
Most types of fences can support vining plants such as fig ivy, wisteria and bougainvillea, says McDonald.
— Lauren Wellbank, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023 -
To grow a vertical garden out of the ground — no container required — insert a trellis into the dirt and surrounding it with vining plants.
— Lauren Wellbank, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2023 -
This handsome vining plant likes to dry out slightly between waterings.
— Arricca Elin Sansone, Country Living, 21 July 2023 -
Look for plants with sculptural seed heads, or unique leaf shapes or patterns—even vining tendrils with berries and vegetables can open up a new world of botanical masterpieces.
— Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 5 Apr. 2023 -
At 58 inches tall, the cages are well suited for a variety of vining plants in addition to tomatoes, such as cucumbers, beans, peas, eggplants, and melons.
— Renee Freemon Mulvihill, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2023 -
Peas, beans, nasturtium, clematis and other vining plants need support.
— Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 16 June 2023 -
In fact, to the zealous plantsman, Bennett suggests that a pergola is the perfect addition to a backyard garden, acting as a support for vining fruits or flowers.
— Camille Okhio, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023 -
Observe how to prune fruit trees, grapes, roses, ornamentals, blueberries and vining berries.
— oregonlive, 17 Feb. 2023 -
However, the structure is great for naturally vining flowers and plants, giving your outdoor space a whimsical vibe.
— L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2023
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