Plants add curb appeal, but some will overgrow your home or uproot your foundation. These vines, trees, and shrubs shouldn't be planted too close to your house.

The ivy plant is native to Western Europe, Central Europe, Southern Europe, Macaronesia, northwestern Africa and across central-southern Asia east to Japan and Taiwan. There are two native species ...

Whether you need to beautify an archway or cover up a fence or shed, there’s a climbing plant that’s right for you.

Poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans) is a vine that contains an oily resin known as urushiol. According to the Centers for ...

Secure wire the same way as for walls. Water the plant well and allow to drain. Dig out a planting hole about twice the size of the pot and half as deep again. It needs to be about 30cm (12in ...

People are often wary of ivy (hedera) as it has a reputation for being too vigorous, but if you have a large support it's perfect for the job. It's also great for wildlife, especially when it reaches ...

“Planting what you enjoy will make both you and wildlife happy, but make sure you avoid invasive species,” says Tom McCarter, our Head of Gardens. Planting a diversity of shrubs, climbers and small ...

In shady areas, it can grow like a climbing ... The plant may have yellow or green flowers or yellow-green berries, depending on the time of year. Like poison ivy and poison sumac, poison oak ...

For example, Ragsac said, climbing invasive species present ... According to Ross, English ivy is a very popular plant people use in their homes and gardens as ground cover. The ivy spreads ...