I am inclined to think that when most gardeners discuss vines, monsters like wisteria, trumpet vine, honeysuckle and even clematis, are probably the ones that come to mind. These are permanent vines ...

In Matt Mattus’s garden and greenhouse, analysis and artistry are as closely intertwined as the annual vines that represent just one of his many botanical passions. On the one hand, Mattus has a trial ...

An interesting crop of new annual flowers is poised to debut in the 2026 growing season, including a caladium with black ...

Ever wish you could replicate the beauty of a blue sky? Plant this flowering vine inspired by clear, purplish-blue skies, and you can! The golden center even looks like the shining sun in a blue sky.

Vines are often underused and underappreciated in home landscapes. This is unfortunate because vines can often fill spaces not practical for other landscape plants. Vines can provide a fast screen for ...

Would you like to cloak a summer porch in cooling shade? Hide an eyesore such as a chain-link fence? Dress up an arbor? Annual vines offer foliage and flowers — some fragrant — for many situations, ...

Are you looking to hide an ugly site? Maybe your neighbors hoard junked cars, don’t maintain their yard or haven’t taken down last year’s election signs. Perhaps you would rather look at something a ...

There are both perennial and annual vines that can hide your fence or add to the fence in your landscape. There are some choices that are stunning but not drought tolerant. If you are looking for ...

Longing for some bright blooms and lush greenery in the dead of winter? These lovely garden favorites can be grown as ...

Spring is here, and it’s time to get into the garden. Annuals, perennials, vines, groundcovers, shrubs, trees, fruits and veggies — oh my! With so many plants to choose from, where do we start? Well, ...