Climbing to Garden Greatness: Fruiting Vines
If any appraisal of ornamental fruiting vines, the bittersweet are among the first to come to mind. The American bittersweet Celastrus scandens is spectacular in Autumn when its yellow fruits
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What Makes Five-leaf Akebia Unique?
Twining vines are usually very vigorous; Akeilia eminent, the five-leaf akebia, is no exception. A native of China, Korea, and Japan, its common name is derived from its compound leaves
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
Try These Useful Climbing Plants For Seclusion and Beauty
Amateur gardeners have neglected some of the best climbers that grow quickly in almost any climate. Even though it was introduced into our country from Japan 50 years ago, one
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.
The Friendly Vines: Accommodating Garden Subjects
Vines accommodate garden subjects. They’ll adorn a trellis, arbor, or pergola built especially for them. Or they’ll drape gracefully over an old stump, rock pile, fence, or shed, transforming an eyesore
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
Anyone Can Grow Sweet Peas The Queen of Annuals
Give yourself a garden treat next summer – grow sweet peas! Despite anything you may have read to the contrary, sweet peas are easy to grow and graciously rewarding. Unfortunately,
Is The Wild Cucumber Worth Growing?
One of the most ornamental and functional vines where a close screen or shade is desired is the wild cucumber or balsam apple (Echinocystis lobata). Its rapid growth, as much
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