Have a bare fence in the garden that could use some sprucing up? An arbor over the patio that doesn’t get enough shade in the summer? A brick chimney that’s a little stark? Adding some vines might be ...

From curious vines to fast-growing trees, consider these options for relief from summer heat. Trees perform valuable services like limiting floods, controlling erosion, absorbing pollution, and ...

The first time I saw a climbing hydrangea, it was growing its way up the trunk of a majestic oak. I was smitten, and Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris also climbed its way to the No. 1 spot on my ...

Looking to add a new twist to your garden? How about adding a vine or two to add a new dimension? You can choose an annual vine, a perennial vine, or an evergreen vine or climber. A climber will ...

The afternoon sun gets intense and there is no room for shade trees. I thought about building a trellis for climbing vines for shade to lower my air-conditioning costs. Is this a worthwhile project?

Adjust the colors to reduce glare and give your eyes a break. Use one of the services below to sign in to PBS: You've just tried to add this video to My List. But first, we need you to sign in to PBS ...

Which grass makes the best turf for the shade? This is without question the most common question for me and others in my profession. The answer is simple: There are no good choices. Most grasses hate ...

Q: Can you tell us which vines are shade- and drought-tolerant and poisonous to pets? — J.D., Houston A: Shade vines that are also fairly drought-tolerant once established include: Star jasmine, an ...

In addition to shelter, shade and support, trellises and arbors (along with the more elaborate pergolas and gazebos) add a much-desired vertical element to the garden and create a strong sense of ...