Most vines benefit from a trim now and then, whether it’s a bit of judicious pinching to redirect growth or more severe pruning to reinvigorate growth. What’s not as apparent is when it’s best to do ...

Grapevines that were not pruned aggressively enough last winter are tangled messes by now. Many grapevines that were pruned properly are tangled messes as well. That is their nature. Woody vines like ...

Gardeners sometimes decide that a fast-growing plant is just the thing for their yard. They would like a vine to cover a trellis or a vining groundcover to cover bare soil. Sometimes good intentions ...

Autumn olive is an invasive shrub identifiable by its leaves, which are bright green on top and silver underneath. Red berries with white speckles are visible in the fall. (Photo courtesy of Kathy ...