Tag Archives: Climbers and Vines

climbing vines for privacy

HI I want to add fence height by using climbing vines to achieve more privacy. Which one is least problematic but gives the best “topper” height and thickness.…

Climbing Hydrangeas

Hello, I live up near Yonge and Finch and I was hoping to plant a climbing hydrangea along a western fence in shade, but I was unable to find any information on whether it’s possible to alter the colour of…

Boston ivy and maple

Hello, I am considering planting Boston ivy along the east fence of my backyard (right of the photo) and perhaps the north fence (middle of the photo), to cover the fence. The north fence is right next to a big…

Boston Ivy for the metal roof of a pergola

I have a metal pergola in my backyard (4 metal posts with slatted roof, 10 x 10 feet). I want to plant two Boston Ivy vines at the bottom of two of the posts (the roots will be buried directly…

annual vine

Is there an annual vine the is about 4 to 6 feet in height, that grows in part shade, and is good for bees and butterflies. I was thinking of sweet pea, even if the time of year makes it…

Winterizing Mandevilla Vine

Hello pro`s ! I got this year a mandevilla and it is at 7 feet high. I live in Brampton, Ont.Canada, and don`t know ab.winterizing it. They say to cut down to 30 cm..2`..??? I have a basement floor level…

Pruning Wisteria

would you please advise me when to prune wisteria and how much to prune. I have had this plant for years and it seems to have about 2 blooms per year now.…

Vine ID

I’ve seen a number of these around my neighborhood (central Toronto), and would like to plant one in the front, just on one side of my porch. What are these called, and are they available in garden centres ? My…