Enlivening north-facing walls is a challenge. They receive little to no sunlight, particularly in winter, are generally saddled with dry soils, and are unbearably cold for most plants. Fortunately, ...

Going vertical with climbing plants adds visual interest to any garden, providing nice foliage and often ideal seasonal flower power. There are useful vines out there in all shapes and sizes — some ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Is it OK for a climbing hydrangea to climb on my house, or will it damage the brick and mortar? I've heard varying points of view ...

Q : I suspect I have kudzu climbing on my backyard fence (see reader's photo). There is a weed that has already choked out one climbing rose bush and is heading to another. Could you help me identify ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Hydrangeas are beautiful shrubs with a stunning display of large, showy flowers that begins in early- to ...

With so many varieties of hydrangeas, you're sure to find one you love for your garden, from blue or pink mopheads to delicate, white lacy blooms. However, your delight may turn to disappointment in a ...

• “Should I plant my hydrangea in full sun, part sun, or shade?” IT DEPENDS. • “Will my hydrangea bloom in the spring, in the summer, or the late summer?” IT DEPENDS. • “When do I prune my hydrangea?” ...

For about 15 years, a big yellow garage marked the south boundary of our backyard garden. It set off the blue bigleaf hydrangeas very nicely, but it wasn't exactly the look we wanted. The garage is ...