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, ...

Whether you have a large yard or a compact urban space, covering walls and fences with planting will always make an impact. From evergreen ivy to fragrant climbing roses, a living backdrop brings ...

Give an annual vine something to climb and it will shoot up almost before your eyes, accepting the guidance of a support. You needn't invest in pricey wood and concrete to make a structure for ...

The Japanese honeysuckle is a perennial vine that climbs by twisting its stems around vertical structures. The clematis vine, with its richly colored flowers that have various bloom times, is known as ...

Climbing vines are great features in the garden, as long as you monitor and train vines such as clematis on their supports. It’s best to do this on a regular basis to direct the vines where you want ...

Wherever you need something colorful to clamber over something — a trellis, a fence, a shed, an arbor — there’s a clematis vine that would welcome the opportunity. Several types of clematis are hardy, ...

Q: I’d love to add a vine to my garden, but am not sure how to find a suitable option. Do you have suggestions or a favorite species? A: I have way too many favorites, admittedly, but I can offer ...

Q: I have a question about the problems caused by vines. If a vine is growing up a brick wall, will it damage the mortar or the brick itself in anyway? Will the vine suck too much moisture out of the ...

No one likes opening their monthly bills, particularly the heating and cooling bills. If rising utility costs make you wonder how to save money and still have your home at a comfortable temperature, ...

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 ...