Vines

Flowering Bougainvillea

Bougainvillea flowering plant

The Bougainvillea for Outdoor Decor The Bougainvillea flowering plant is a spectacular summer-flowering plant.  It thrives in hot climates; this makes it perfect for the southwest regions of the U.S. What it doesn’t like is freezing temperatures.  If you live in areas below 32° Fahrenheit, you can still use the Bougainvillea. Read on for some […]

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Coral Vine Plant

The Coral Vine Plant – (Antigonon leptopus) Is a fast-growing vine that does well in the southwest part of the U.S. The leaves are heart-shaped and fast-growing twigs that can easily climb fences, trellis, and arbors. No matter where you live, the Coral Vine plant draws in a lively crowd of butterflies, bees, and birds. […]

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The Wisteria Vine about this Vine

The Wisteria Vine.  The most common is the Japanese purple Wisteria.  A good woody vine that is well known for its hanging clusters of fragrant, violet-blue, flowers that bloom in spring. However, they only bloom during the spring seasons.  But, some have been known to flower again during the fall season.  How to make them […]

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How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine

How to Grow Star Jasmine Vine (Trachelospermum jasminoides).  This vine will do well in the southwest providing you follow some of the recommendations outlined in this article. It is an exceptionally fast-growing evergreen vine that will do well in partial shade.  It does not mind the hot southwest weather but it will do better in […]

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Growing Grape Vines at Home

Growing Grape Vines at Home

Grapes love the American Southwest but there are some things to know before starting your own Grape Vines.  Most grapevines tolerate poor soil but will do better with good loamy well-drained soils. 

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The Carolina Jessamine Vine

The Carolina Jessamine Vine is a stunning and eye-catching sight, with its beautiful and highly fragrant yellow flowers. This vine is well-behaved and gracefully climbs on trellises, arbors, and fences, without overwhelming nearby trees and shrubs—a good vine for winter color It is not a true Jasmine but still in the Gelsemium sempervirens family. The […]

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5 Kinds of Plants for Your Landscape Business

5 Best Plants for Southwest Landscapes (Heat & Drought Tolerant Picks)

5 Kinds of Plants Your Landscape Business.  If you have a passion for lawn care and landscaping, you’re probably in the business already or are about to go into business. You’ll need a beginner guide (linked below) and you’ll need some ideas for what types of plants you will want to provide and install on […]

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List of shade loving plants

List Shade Loving Plants

List Shade Loving Plants.  Often when I observe my landscape area I see shady spots and wonder what type of plant will do well in that area.  You too have probably had those same thoughts. So without further ado here is a list of plants that like shade. Hostas all Varieties Hostas are grown for […]

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Fast growing vines for fences

Fast growing vines for fences are a terrific way to landscape your home.  They are low maintenance and look great along with a wall or fence. If you’ve got a chain-link fence, brick, or rock fence, then growing a vine over it can be a quick and aesthetically pleasing solution. However, there are many types […]

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