Gardeners sometimes decide that a fast-growing plant is just the thing for their yard. They would like a vine to cover a trellis or a vining groundcover to cover bare soil. Sometimes good intentions ...

Our Texas summers can be brutal, as the combination of heat and humidity can turn our backyard recreational areas — including patios, decks and children’s playscapes — into a broiling inferno.

Slowly, scientists are learning how lianas quickly climb. By Devi Lockwood Wood is typically thought of as stiff and rigid, but some wood, in the race upward to access the best sunlight, twists.

Grapevines that were not pruned aggressively enough last winter are tangled messes by now. Many grapevines that were pruned properly are tangled messes as well. That is their nature. Woody vines like ...

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 ...

We love it when a new plant takes off in our garden, and vines are especially appealing for providing vertical interest, rapid coverage, and sometimes fragrant flowers, too. However, many non-native ...

Autumn olive is an invasive shrub identifiable by its leaves, which are bright green on top and silver underneath. Red berries with white speckles are visible in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Kathy ...

When to cut back your vining plants depends on the types you're growing and when they flower. Leafy vines can be pruned any time during the year. Vines that flower in spring should be pruned soon ...