Boston ivy and creeping fig are good aggressive vines for freeway overpasses and soundwalls. They are resilient despite harsh exposures and pollution, and help to muffle the sound of traffic. Boston ...

So many of the vines that we enjoy in our gardens might not be so appealing if we knew how they behave in the wild. Many of their characteristics that are often practical in garden situations are ...

Question: I love the Old World look of vines covering houses and walls like Virginia creeper does on buildings up in the northern states. How can I get the look here in Florida? Answer: Virginia ...

Bleeding heart vine might be a good option for a lattice panel in a sheltered French Quarter courtyard. Vines that need a structure to climb on are pretty much limited to that structure, so they're ...

I have a courtyard garden surrounded by brick walls on three sides. I would like to embellish the brick walls with vines but need some advice. I want something evergreen that produces flowers.

Q: I would like to grow creeping fig to give the brick on our house a more "aged" look. Is there any problem with this? — Susan Williams A: I'm not a big fan of fig (or ivy) growing on a wall. The ...

Driving toward downtown Houston on Interstate 69/U.S. 59/the Southwest Freeway (or whatever you want to call it) on any given day is a straight-up nightmare. Commuters trying to scurry home cut you ...