Trumpet creeper has been called “rambunctious” and “a thug” by home gardeners far and wide, but we desert gardeners adore plants that survive and even thrive through our brutal summers. Trumpet ...

Birds need three things to thrive: food, shelter, and water. Your birdbath has water. A native vine nearby provides food and shelter, bringing in more birds.

We have several native plants that can get out of hand in our yard, meaning they grow quickly and establish themselves nearly everywhere. When it comes to the trumpet creeper, a vine native to ...

Turn an ordinary bird bath into a wildlife magnet with Virginia creeper nearby, as birds flock for water, berries and shelter in your garden.

Leaves of three, let it be. That’s the common expression to avoid run-ins with poison ivy and poison oak — common toxic-to-the-touch plants found in North Carolina’s Triangle area and beyond. Virginia ...

Many creepers filter indoor air, absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing fresh oxygen, while also reducing toxins to create a healthier home Lush creepers bring texture and life to plain spaces or ...

The plant expert, who co-presents Love Your Garden, said these plants are perfect if you’ve got “a horrible-looking wall, some trellis or you want to hide the wheelie bins”. He also said the plants ...

If you have a balcony space or an outdoor garden where you grow some plants, winters doesn’t have to mean the end of blooms. You can choose from a variety of stunning climbers that will not only add ...