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 ...

Looking to add a new twist to your garden? How about adding a vine or two to add a new dimension? You can choose an annual vine, a perennial vine, or an evergreen vine or climber. A climber will ...

-- not to be confused with the altogether different katsura tree ( Cercidiphyllum japonicum ) -- has glossy, evergreen foliage and small, lightly fragrant, creamy white spring flowers. If you plant ...

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, ...

Q: What shade-tolerant vine will grow on a wire fence? Are there other shade plants to use as a screen? — D.O., Santa Fe A:Star jasmine tolerates varying amounts of shade. This evergreen vine produces ...

Dear Jim: The afternoon sun gets intense and there is no room for shade trees. I thought about building a trellis for climbing vines for shade to lower my air-conditioning costs. It this a worthwhile ...

Q: What is the name of this vine? I saw it growing at a local store, and it smells amazing. I would love to plant some at my house. Is it hard to grow? A: The plant is Confederate jasmine or star ...

It’s officially fall, but gardening hasn’t ended for the season. What’s on your mind? For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension ...

Q: I have vines growing up the trunk of our live oak tree. They're about 12 feet up. Is this bad for the oak? A: The only time a vine causes a problem for a tree is when it grows over the tree canopy.

Answer: Here's an assessment of the vines you asked about, plus a few added ones. On the home pages for each of the native ones be sure to read about their growing conditions. Too bad Gelsemium ...

Vines can serve many functions in our gardens. Some are planted for the sole purpose of feeding pollinators and hummingbirds. Some are annuals planted for their copious blooms and fast-growing ...