if you’re after a houseplant that is easy to care for, ivy is a fantastic option. ivy plant care is generally very straightforward, and it’s a hardy plant that can thrive indoors with the correct conditions. in this guide, we’ll go over everything you need to know about ivy plant care to ensure yours does
vines add height and interest to the garden. they are a great option for making use of vertical space in small gardens but are also a great addition to any size garden. you can use them for privacy, to cover up bare walls, and simply for their ornamental appeal. flowering vines go above and beyond
clematis is sure to become a favorite of any gardener who successfully grows it. the long vines and large, colorful flowers can be show-stopping and have a romantic air about them. unlike some other vines (morning glory, for example), clematis is well-behaved and not invasive. it won’t take over your garden but is still vigorous
indoor vine plants can trail and climb to create eye-catching elements in your home. trailing houseplants are very popular because they allow you to introduce a nice green element into your home. it gives your space a green, live backdrop, and they can help improve your indoor air quality. under the correct conditions, indoor vine
when you picture different types of ivy, you most likely picture evergreen vines that climb up walls and houses, and they offer a gorgeous addition to your yard or garden. depending on what you want from your plant and your climate, you have many types of ivy to choose from. they come in different colors,
if you’ve ever used a real loofah sponge (not the synthetic version), you know how great they can be for exfoliating your skin while you wash it. they have just enough softness to not be harsh, yet get a good lather to scrub away dirt. there’s a misconception that loofah sponges come from the ocean,
sweetly fragrant, the wisteria vine is one of the most aromatic garden plants. it’s fragrance coupled with the plant’s lavender or violet blue flowers also makes it one of the most distinctive garden plants. if you can keep their vigorous growth habit under control the plants are also pleasingly easy to grow. this is your
dipladenia is an intriguingly bushy plant with an unusual, downward growth habit. initially reaching upwards, once the plant reaches a certain height its vines begin to cascade downwards. this makes it ideal for planters, containers and hanging baskets as well as the edge of raised beds or borders. the small, pointy foliage of the dipladenia
one of the marks of a conscientious gardener is a desire to research and educate oneself on the species being planted. this applies to novice and expert gardeners alike. plants are similar in many ways but some species are unlike any other plant and have certain aspects about them so unique, even the most knowledgeable
the sweet fragrance of a honeysuckle plant is one the smells of summer. a wildly attractive garden plant, honeysuckle draws scores of wildlife to your garden with its rich smell and sweet nectar filled tubular flowers. there are over 180 known varieties of honeysuckle, many of which grow in every state in america. while some
a member of the dogbane family, the mandevilla plant, hails from south and central america. there are over 120 members of this genus. it produces vines and fast-growing, beautiful flowers in an array of shades of white, pink, yellow, and mandevilla red. the vines can reach 10-20′ feet in length. this tropical plant thrives in
growing ivy in water is an easy and reliable way to propagate the plant. the most commonly found version is hedera helix or english ivy. an easy to grow plant, it can be grown as an attractive indoor plant, or incorporated into flower gardens. ivy is also a great way to add structure to a