The hydrangea is the undisputed Queen of the Southern Garden. Whether you grow a big leaf hydrangea, panicle hydrangea, smooth hydrangea, or oakleaf variety, a well-tended hydrangea will give you lots ...

Most of us have boundary walls, fences, or garden buildings such as sheds or studios that are in shade for part of the day, and in some cases all day long, especially if your garden faces north or ...

Looking to brighten up a shady area? Try one of these flowering vines that can handle a little less sunshine.

If it is a tall, clinging vine (up to 80 feet), it is climbing hydrangea. If it has multilobed leaves, like an oak tree, and cone-shaped flowers, it is an oakleaf hydrangea. If it has leaves that come ...

Going vertical with climbing plants adds visual interest to any garden, providing nice foliage and often ideal seasonal flower power. There are useful vines out there in all shapes and sizes — some ...

Whether you're planning to sell your home soon or simply want to enhance your property's exterior for your own enjoyment, climbing plants can make a significant impact. They offer an easy way to add ...

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The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. For about 15 years, a big yellow garage marked the south boundary of our backyard garden. It set off the ...

Discover the different hydrangea types you should plant in your backyard, including panicle hydrangeas, smooth hydrangeas and ...

My neighbour has grown a climbing hydrangea up the rear of my property which rises over my single-storey kitchen and has filled my gutter with leaves. How can I get it cut back?

For about 15 years, a big yellow garage marked the south boundary of our backyard garden. It set off the blue bigleaf hydrangeas very nicely, but it wasn't exactly the look we wanted. The garage is ...