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 ...

Climbing pink roses over a wooden seat in yard - Martin Charles Hatch/Shutterstock Are you tired of staring at blank walls, bare arches, and unsightly fences that add nothing to your landscape? Well, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Enlivening north-facing walls is a challenge. They receive little to no sunlight, particularly in winter, are generally saddled with dry soils, and are unbearably cold for most plants. Fortunately, ...

Q: I have a climbing hydrangea that was on our chimney and almost two stories tall. It was blown off the chimney during the storm but did not snap the trunk, which is about 3 to 4 inches in diameter ...