Scientists found a tropical vine that changed its flowers without losing its pollinators, revealing a more flexible path to plant evolution.

Lipstick vines get their name from their bright red, tube-shaped flowers. But one member of this group of plants has lost its lipstick-like appearance— its flowers are shorter, wider, and yellowish ...

Lipstick vines get their name from their bright red, tube-shaped flowers. But one member of this group of plants has lost its ...

Pruning clematis correctly will help this vine look its best year after year. Often growing with little care in the right spot, clematis vines will bloom best when trimmed correctly at least once a ...

Vines like English ivy, wisteria, honeysuckle, and bittersweet can smother trees and shrubs, block sunlight, and spread aggressively if not controlled early. Prevent problems by choosing well-behaved ...

A number of years ago, I had the wonderful fortune of visiting a garden called Ninfa. It was a garden just south of Rome, Italy that was very unique in many ways. There were many things that I loved ...

Vines can add a new dimension to your garden. Many are grown for their vibrant flower colors, and there are several great locally available native vines to consider adding to your landscape. All will ...

We can be fickle, and I’m amazed at Mother Nature’s patience. A national garden center once received a request for a vine to cover a garage wall eyesore. The customer wanted it to fill in quickly ...

This stunning native vine produces clusters of trumpet-shaped coral red blooms that hummingbirds can’t resist. Flowers nearly cover the plant in spring, followed by sporadic blooms throughout the ...

Leafy vines can be pruned any time during the year. Vines that flower in spring should be pruned soon after the bloom. The best time to prune summer-flowering vines is in late winter to early spring.

When I think about problematic vines, my first thought is kudzu, but there are dozens of vining plants that can overtake the garden. You may have planted some of them, others arrived thanks to birds ...