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 ...

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 ...

I planted three climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) grown in a No. 3 container on a fence surrounding our back patio three or four years ago. A beautiful old honey locust tree ...

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 ...

Most flowering vines do best in full sun, and even varieties that will grow in the shade do best if they get at least partial sun during the day. Three options for shady spots include some varieties ...

Enlivening north-facing walls is a challenge. They receive little to no sunlight, particularly in winter, are generally ...

If you're looking for ways to give the front of your house standout factor consider including the best climbing plants as a quick and easy way to enhance your design. Framing your porch with cascading ...

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