Tag: Vines
Climbers & Covers in the Landscape
09/12/2020 Ken DavisVines climb quickly up fence posts, pergolas, barbed wire, walls, and trellis. They block, screen, and shade better than any other plants in the nursery, but not all vines are created equal. Learn these vines, favorite locals, sun and shade…
Read MoreHow to Grow Goldflame Honeysuckle
09/03/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener https://youtu.be/i682MJ3Oo_8 An excellent vine to use as a cover for trellis, arbor, and fencing. Also works well when pruned to form a dense shrub-like shape. Purple to deep pink buds open to sweetly fragrant,…
Read MoreHow to Grow Trumpet Vine
07/30/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Large clusters of reddish flowers create a dramatic show all season long. Once established, this vigorous vine thrives in heat and blooms profusely with neglect. Quickly covers large areas as a ground cover, spilling…
Read MoreHow to Grow Halls Japanese Honeysuckle Vine
05/20/2020 Ken DavisBy Ken Lain, the mountain gardener Halls Japanese Honeysuckle An outstanding mountain vine with fragrant yellow flowers that loves blooming in the summer heat. Wind, drought, deer, Javelina are no problem. Ideal at growing up fences, walls, or as a…
Read MoreHow to Grow Akebia Chocolate Vine
05/15/2020 Ken Davisby Ken Lain, the mountain gardener A super vigorous vine with dangling stalks of fragrant flowers appears in early spring. Blooms are often followed by showy, 4″ purple edible fruit . . .yum! She proliferates up arbors, pergolas, fences, and…
Read MoreCoping with Sloping: Ground Covers and Erosion Control
04/13/2019 Ken DavisTired of looking at that brown, barren hill behind your home? Soften that rock look with these easy to grow alternatives to a grass lawn that can take the summer heat. These fast-growing plants stay low & tight with less…
Read MoreMulti Purpose Insect Control
06/04/2015 Ken DavisKills Over 100 Named Insects Multi Purpose Insect Spray Vegetable, Fruit & Flower Concentrate in Easy Spray on Solution Use on Vegetables Fruits Flowers Roses Ornamentals Lawns Trees Shrubs Keeps Working for Up to 4 Weeks…
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