Last, don't forget about Mr. Reliable: Ficus pumila, commonly known as creeping fig. Its best feature is that it needs no support, even climbing a flat wall with ease.

Up is now in, and climbing plants are a secret weapon for creating spaces that feel larger and more interesting than their ...

Plus, it can quickly encapsulate a deeply shaded wall in its 40-foot, semi-evergreen length — in one season alone — that wasn't even hard to create in the first place, thanks to its unfussiness.

Annual vines will cover a trellis without becoming a problem An annual plant is only good for the season, and it will die at the end. Sometimes, these plants perennialize, meaning they could come ...

Living Evergreen Clematis is a Wonderful Climbing Vine (Harvey Cotten) Published: Mar. 26, 2013, 7:35 p.m. By Harvey Cotten, Huntsville Botanical Garden ...

Yes, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, investing in energy-efficient landscaping, such as climbing vines or trees, can help you decrease your energy bill, sometimes by more than 20%.

Since most climbing vines enjoy partial to full sun, the planting location should take this into consideration. The majority of flowering vines are also quite vigorous in their growth. Compost ...

Studies have shown that vine covered walls are remarkably resistant to winter wind and cold air. In summer, vines block the sun and create a current that carries warm air up and away from the home ...

The foliage will turn color in the fall. *Climbing fig is an evergreen vine that starts out with small, heart-shaped foliage that grows into 2- to 4-inch-long leathery leaves. Roots are invasive.

Boston ivy and Virginia creeper are two common vines on Ivy League college walls, and I don't think they harm the bricks or mortar. You could use a trellis of wires in front of the wall for vines ...

Vines offer gardeners a quick solution for a vertical screen. They soften a wall or hillside, and offer some shade to plants growing beneath them. A vine is a plant whose stem requires support and ...

Vines offer gardeners a quick solution for a vertical screen. They soften a wall or hillside, and offer some shade to plants growing beneath them. A vine is a plant whose stem requires support and ...