How to grow squash vertically – save space and create a feature in your vegetable garden

Squash growing up and over an arch.

Do you want to grow squash plants but find yourself short of the space to allow the vines to spread like you see in most vegetable gardens? Then you could consider growing squash vertically and taking advantage of the space-saving benefits on offer.

You do not need lots of ground space to grow squash, as you can train these easy-to-grow and prolific plants upwards. Many of the most popular varieties of squash can thrive growing vertically and it makes a feature in the garden as well as providing a great harvest of fruits.