I have allowed Madeira Vine to grow over my Bambusa multiplex hedge, weighting it down, producing a curved roof effect, throwing welcome shade onto the potted Aloe vera plants I have been growing for almost 40 years, in various parts of the yard. By cutting the feeder vines in autumn, I allow welcome winter sun to penetrate, but I encourage the vines to grow in spring to provide welcome shade in our intense summer sunshine, here in Perth.