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 ...

Squash plants are not only prolific producers, but many types, both summer squash and winter squash, also get quite large. Their sprawling vines overwhelm smaller vegetables and other nearby plants.

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 ...

If you are looking for a perennial vine, however, Hancock says clematis is a classic. "While it doesn't bloom as long as an annual like mandevilla, it does come back every year," he says, adding that ...

Gripping and twirling their tendrils upward, searching for the sky, vines decorate our fences, pergolas and walls, adding vertical interest to our gardens. Vines provide screening, shade, and color, ...

Ever wish you could replicate the beauty of a blue sky? Plant this flowering vine inspired by clear, purplish-blue skies, and you can! The golden center even looks like the shining sun in a blue sky.

Clematis vines can take a garden to new heights – and now it’s time to take them to new places. Of course, you can grow these flowering vines on a trellis by the back door, but clematis plants are so ...

Despite its classic good looks, this trellis trend may not be worth it if you want a durable, long-lasting setup to handle ...

Sooner or later, most gardeners run out of room. When the flowerbeds are full, there's really only one place to go, and that's up. Trellises and vines, especially flowering vines, give the garden a ...

Plants add beauty to any room but a trailing vine is especially eye-catching and unexpected too. Change up the colours, the planter, or even the vine itself to make something unique and customized to ...

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 ...

Armed with clippers and pruning saws, viticultural students Tuesday performed corrective surgery on one of the oldest grapevines in California. With one lane of busy Mark West Springs Road closed, the ...