A: Smilax is a vine exquisitely adapted to the South and our Southern gardening habits. If we could only find a way to make use of it ... There are many species of smilax, and I can’t help but point ...

Few gardeners pay much attention to vines. Unlike space-challenged Europeans, we lawn-endowed central Pennsylvanians generally have sufficient space to plant out instead of having to go up. Or as ...

A new beetle that could be used to control the invasive weed skunk vine has been identified by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists and cooperators. The insect, named Himalusa thailandensis, ...

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 ...

No other group of plants can quite duplicate what vines do for us in the landscape. Trellised vines can create a vertical display of foliage and flowers, a great way to save space in small gardens. A ...

Whether you want cut flowers or a striking vertical display, these seeds will flourish in no time — given the right support. By Margaret Roach In Matt Mattus’s garden and greenhouse, analysis and ...