Flying flowers is how some define butterflies — and rightfully so. Flashing a rainbow of color, as they hungrily hover around and insert their proboscis into their pollen, butterflies present an ...

Are you interested in adding vertical interest and vibrant colors to your garden without a lot of hassle? Flowering vines are the perfect solution! These versatile plants not only beautify fences, ...

Vines can be a lovely addition to a garden. However, some are so vigorous that they will damage siding and gutters, rip off ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Are you tired of staring at blank walls, bare arches, and unsightly fences that add nothing to your landscape? Well, it's time to get some climbing plants. These natural climbers have evolved unique ...

Climbing vines make for a bold statement, but creating and caring for free-flowing foliage is easier than you think. Popular growing vines like golden pothos, aka “the devil’s ivy” and heartleaf ...

One of the wonderful things about autumn is the great wealth of vines that are coming into bloom. There is certainly no shortage of showy climbers to choose from, with such favorites as jasmine, ...

"Growing things vertically increases the amount of plants that you can grow in your garden," says J. Richard Huff of Cleveland Heights. He and his wife, Mahala, do not have a small yard, but their ...

Climbing roses are harder to cover for winter than their earth-bound counterparts. But following these simple steps will ...

If your summer gardening plans are stuck in an unimaginative rut, why not think vertically? Vining plants that also flower can provide a striking focal point at eye level or turn an ugly fence into a ...

Vines climbing the side of a house can look totally charming; something about them implies there is a roaring fire inside that house and a plentiful supply of tea and biscuits. They’re also a way of ...

Leafy vines grown for their foliage can be cut back practically any time during the growing season. The same goes for ...