Cucumbers, winter and summer squash, and melons are infamous for sprawling beyond their allotted space. Attempts to contain the relentless growth of the Cucurbitaceae family by simply moving growing tips away from neighboring plants tend to end the same way: with the gardener giving up and admitting defeat. These vigorous vines can be persuaded, however, to grow up—instead of out—thanks to their tendrils, which fasten onto anything in their path. Climbing sprawlers are often healthier, too, because free movement of air through their leaves helps prevent mildew and other fungal diseases. A sturdy trellis and some square garden netting are all you need to get started. After that, it's just a matter of guiding the vines to grow vertically.
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