Question: A very attractive orange flowered vine is growing on fences but also climbing over shrubs and trees. What is the name and should it be removed from the landscape plants? Answer: Many ...
Ornamental plants are all well and good, at least until that pretty Asian vine decides to choke the life out of the trees in ...
Update: Several readers reached out asking how they can responsibly remove hawkweed from their property. This story has been updated with information about what experts recommend. That cluster of ...
Fruits. Consider planting a q (Cydonia bologna). The quince is a pome fruit, sharing that classification with apple and pear, ...
Vines can add a new dimension to your garden. Many are grown for their vibrant flower colors, and there are several great locally available native vines to consider adding to your landscape. All will ...
Greta Hoyt from Manchester Gardening visits Peggy Singlemann in the studio to explain why some vines are harmful if they are left to climb trees. Featured on VHG episode 2501, March 2025. Virginia ...
I recently received an email from Paula Paggi, who gardens in Northridge. She extols several plants currently blooming in her garden whose flowers are in the fiery color spectrum that stretches from ...
Vines can unexpectedly dominate the growing season, particularly when there are no late freezes and a warm, wet spring. If you haven't noticed yet, I encourage you to sharpen your observation skills ...
Vines like English ivy, wisteria, honeysuckle, and bittersweet can smother trees and shrubs, block sunlight, and spread aggressively if not controlled early. Prevent problems by choosing well-behaved ...
The iconic scent of gardenia blooms has inspired countless perfumes and home fragrances. "Gardenias are notorious for being ...