Tips & Information about Ornamental Vines General Care

7 Invasive Vines To Avoid In Your Yard And Garden

By Susan Albert, Freelance Garden Writer

What are some common invasive vines to avoid in your yard and garden spaces? Click here to find out.

Fragrant Climbing Vines For Arbors And Trellises

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Adding height to the landscape is a sure way to help the space appear more lush, interesting, and vibrant. Achieve it with fragrant climbing vines.

Flowering Vines With An Extended Bloom Season

By Amy Draiss

Whether you’re short on space, need to add privacy or hide unsightly views, take advantage of your vertical space with flowering vines.

Queen’s Wreath Info – Learn About Growing Queen’s Wreath Plants

By Amy Grant

For a touch of the tropics in your landscape, try growing queen’s wreath vine. The following gives information on how to grow and care for the vine.

Crimson Glory Grapevines – Growing A Crimson Glory Vine Plant

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

Also known as Crimson Glory grapevines, the Crimson Glory vine plant is actually an ornamental type of grape. Read on for more info.

What Are Deciduous Vines: Growing Deciduous Vine Varieties In Gardens

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Deciduous vine care may be a bit more difficult than hardy evergreens but will be worth it when they come back in spring. Click here for more info.

Vines For Full Sun Locations: Growing Vines That Like Sun

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Trailing vines that like full sun can grow up a fence, trellis, or an arbor with various purposes in the landscape. Find some full sun vines here.

Vines Growing Around A Trellis In A Garden Bed

Different Trellis Types: Tips For Using Trellising In Gardens

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Maybe you confuse a trellis with a pergola, which is easy to do. If you’ve wondered exactly what a trellis is, click here to get more info.

What Are Tendrils For – Should Tendrils Be Removed From Vines

By Amy Grant

Most gardeners have had one or more climbing plants in the garden that have tendrils. What are tendrils for? Should they be removed? Find out here.

What Is A Green Curtain – How To Grow A Living Plant Curtain

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

A green curtain is simply a curtain made of plants. These green curtain gardens can be grown in a wide range of locations. Learn more here.

Training Plants Up Porch Railings: Learn About Growing Vines On Railings

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Growing vines on railings is a fun way to garden on your porch, deck, or balcony. The contrast between the plants and iron or wood railings can be lovely. It’s a great way to brighten up your outdoor space or even add some privacy with vines as a barrier. Learn more here.

Common Wind Resistant Vines: Learn About Windy Garden Vines

By Amy Grant

If you’ve always dreamt of a vine-covered arbor redolent with blooms but live in an area with significant winds and didn’t think there were any suitable vines for windy locations, this is the article for you. Click here to find out about windy garden vines.

Covering Brick Walls With Vines: What Type Of Vine For A Brick Wall

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

If you have a brick wall and are in search of a climbing vine to decorate and enhance your home, you not only need to decide the type of vine for a brick wall but consider the health of your house and what method the vine uses to climb. This article will help.

Do Vines Damage Siding Or Shingles: Concerns About Vines Growing On Siding

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

Nothing is quite as picturesque as a house covered in English ivy. However, certain vines can damage building materials and necessary elements of homes. If you?ve considered having vines growing on siding, this article has tips to prevent damage.

A walking path shaded by vines growing on an arch

Vine Plants As Shade Cover: Creating Shade With Vining Plants

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

Trees are not the only plants that can be used to shade hot, sunny areas. Vines can too. Learn about using vine plants as shade cover here.

Vines For Summer Color: Flowering Vines That Bloom In Summer

By Liz Baessler

Putting together a flowering garden often entails a lot of balancing to ensure color and interest all summer long. To make this process a lot easier, you can opt for plants that have especially long bloom times. Learn more about vines that flower all summer long here.