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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

At some point every year I'm inspired to make a big decision about my garden. Often in spring or fall. Possibly while sipping a glass of rosé after a sweaty, satisfying day in the dirt. This year, I ...

DEAR JIM: The afternoon sun gets intense, and I have no room for shade trees in my yard. I thought about building a trellis for climbing vines for shade to lower my air-conditioning costs. It this a ...

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

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, ...

Ignore climbing plants at your peril - without a helping hand, some will become an unsightly tangle, while others will simply run out of steam. Yet it's easy to keep plants under control and guarantee ...

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