Gripping and twirling their tendrils upward, searching for the sky, vines decorate our fences, pergolas and walls, adding vertical interest to our gardens. Vines provide screening, shade, and color, ...

Vine crops don’t need a support to grow and produce, but they tend to take over the garden if left to sprawl on the ground. Training these vines to grow vertically allows you to plant more in the same ...

Not only do they look striking—as proven by the 15 vertical garden ideas below—living walls can actually make you healthier, both physically and mentally. Research has shown that air-purifying green ...

It’s time to take your vegetable gardening to the next level. Yes, we mean that quite literally, up trellises and strings, around poles and fences, and in hanging baskets and window boxes. If you’re ...

Remember that fairy tale about Jack and the Beanstalk? It’s probably the most famous example of “growing up” or vertical gardening. “Growing up” expands your garden’s potential because growing ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...