Use Climbing Plants Thoughtfully
How to use climbing plants most effectively is easier for some home gardeners than others. Where there are walls that need softening, trellises that require embellishment, or fences to be
Trellis Plants
The Enduring Qualities of Clematis
Clematis is a subject that a gardener ought not to study too much, or they may be too frightened of trying to grow it. You may read that it is
Building Trellises: Points To Remember In The Value Of Trellises
Never underestimate the value of trellises. They provide an excellent way to gain color and greenery in confined areas. They can be practical or pictorial; they will often be both.
Tips For Pruning Clematis Vines
Prune your clematis to make it look tidy and produce a burst of flowers. But first, find out if it blooms on old or this year’s wood. If it blooms
Growing Bleeding Heart Vines: How To Care For Clerodendrum
Clerodendrum is a beautiful genus of flowering plants that gained popularity in the spring markets thanks to its brilliant spring color. It’s a tender, fast-growing tropical climbing vine belonging to
What Is The Lily That Climbs, And Where Does It Grow?
For years, there was widespread use of Gloriosa rothschildiana in the florist trade. It was popular for corsage and bowl arrangements. It brought the arresting beauty of these exotic, tropical,
Tips For Using Plants That Climb In The Landscape
We usually think of vines as most useful for house walls and arbors, yet they will sprawl along the ground and are particularly useful for spreading over terraces. They may
Quick Tips For Growing Big Beautiful Clematis
In the hierarchy of vines, large-flowered hybrid clematis rank close to the top. Their startling flowers, some measuring 10” inches across, in red, pink, blue, purple, or white, bring rave
Growing Cobaea Scandens Plants: How To Care For The Cup And Saucer Vine
The cobaea scandens (ko-BEE-uh SKAN-dens) is a perennial vine with purple cup-shaped flowers. The cabaea scandens is a phlox plant in the Polemoniaceae family. It is native to Mexico and
Growing The Glory Lily: For Pots, For Garden, For Cuttings
Its airy grace and exotic, eye-catching blooms of vivid crimson and bright chrome yellow make the glory-lily (Gloriosa Rothschildiana), the perfect accent for the patio, garden, or greenhouse. Although important