The first time I saw a climbing hydrangea, it was growing its way up the trunk of a majestic oak. I was smitten, and Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris also climbed its way to the No. 1 spot on my ...

A home has elegant landscaping with climbing vines. - Artistic Operations/Shutterstock Climbing plants are a fitting option for adding vertical interest to your garden. If those climbers are also ...

I planted three climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala subsp. petiolaris) grown in a No. 3 container on a fence surrounding our back patio three or four years ago. A beautiful old honey locust tree ...

I have two climbing hydrangeas (Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolaris) planted on the west side of a fence around the back patio of my townhouse. (The inside sections of the plant face my patio.) ...

Climbing hydrangea requires only one thing of a gardener: patience. It is slow to establish, but once settled in, there’s no turning it back. Or turning it around either. I’ll explain what I mean by ...

For about 15 years, a big yellow garage marked the south boundary of our backyard garden. It set off the blue bigleaf hydrangeas very nicely, but it wasn’t exactly the look we wanted. The garage is ...

For about 15 years, a big yellow garage marked the south boundary of our backyard. It set off the blue bigleaf hydrangeas very nicely, but it wasn't exactly the look we wanted. The garage is still ...

Q: Four years ago, I planted two climbing hydrangeas that have failed to bloom. What can I do? A: You may have to wait a few more years. Climbing hydrangea, Hydrangea anomala subspecies petiolaris, ...

We all know about the morning sun and afternoon shade preferred by many hydrangea varieties, but there are some hydrangeas that can stand even more respite from those rays, particularly in warmer ...

For about 15 years, a big yellow garage marked the southern boundary of our backyard garden. It set off the blue bigleaf hydrangeas very nicely, but it wasn't exactly the look we wanted. The garage is ...