Pergolas work great for creating a shady spot to gather in outdoors. These tall structures feature open-topped canopies that can be built over walkways, dining areas, and other outdoor spaces.

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If you’re hoping to liven up a north-facing wall, shady corner or sheltered fence, you'll want to take a look at our list of the best climbing plants for shade. Whether you're looking for climbing ...

The first time I saw a climbing hydrangea, it was growing its way up the trunk of a majestic oak. I was smitten, and Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris also climbed its way to the No. 1 spot on my ...

This plant had flowers when I brought it inside from the outdoors, but the flowers dropped and it has not flowered for the last two months. Why is this happening? The Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) ...

They can creep, crawl or climb — but they’re not bugs. Instead, we’re talking about vines. Vines can provide much-needed summer shade. But they also give landscapes visual interest, from cool-looking ...