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 ...

Finding a flowering climber for that shady fence can be tough, but it's not impossible. Many vines will still flower in shade ...

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 ...

Struggling to grow plants in shady corners? You’re not alone. The good news is — some of the most beautiful flowering vines ...

Vines are the perfect way to cover unsightly fences and add some vertical interest to your garden. But many flowering vines love the sun—and the ones that don't aren't necessarily ones you want in ...

Pergolas work great for creating a shady spot to gather in outdoors. These tall structures feature open-topped canopies that can be built over walkways, dining areas, and other outdoor spaces.

DEAR JIM: The afternoon sun gets intense, and I have no room for shade trees in my yard. I thought about building a trellis for climbing vines for shade to lower my air-conditioning costs. It this a ...

In Southern gardens, many perennial plants benefit from being planted in part shade. Learn what partial shade really means ...

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?

A. Consider three great plants that not only grow well in full to partial shade, they also actually prefer it. The first, climbing hydrangea (Hydrangea petiolaris), is hardy to Zone 5. This deciduous ...

Summer-flowering vines add so much to the landscape: They can cover arbors and pergolas to provide shade, fill in lattice fences and help with privacy, and make chain-link fences more attractive.

Most flowering vines do best in full sun, and even varieties that will grow in the shade do best if they get at least partial sun during the day. Three options for shady spots include some varieties ...