Wisteria on fence

Here is my submission to the plant clinic over at Garden Rant. My Meyer lemon has been growing in a pot for a few years (maybe as long as six?) and for the last few years it just hasn't been as happy as it once was. I get a dozen or so lemons a year from this tree which is fine because I can get lemons from several friends with bigger trees in the ground. Maybe I should find a spot and stick mine in the ground too. I did repot it two years ago with fresh potting soil. I give it some organic…

wisteria along a fence

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Here is the story of my wisteria...in response to many of the comments I received on my previous post I am offering my suggestions and warni...

Basic Guide to Growing Wisteria, How to grow wisteria

If ever there was a season that commands attention it is spring. Partly it is in its immense beauty. After the monochrome of winter, spring is a riot of technicolour. Whilst the other seasons can have a tendency to merge, the lines between them often blurred, the difference between winter and spring is more obvious, the landscapes impossible to confuse.

Wisteria screen for firepit area 2017

Wisteria fencing

For the first 2 or 3 years you need to prune the wisteria to form the permanent frame and shape of the wisteria which will

Wisteria climbing up lattice

clematis, lavender, feather grass

Basic Guide to Growing Wisteria, How to grow wisteria

Wisteria vine is a beautiful low-maintenance perennial that grows lovely large clusters of purple flowers. Grow in on a perfgola, trellis, or fence for added privacy. Get the wisteria care tips you need with this guide for beginners!

As I mentioned in a recent post, there are several very inspiring design books that were published this Fall. I'd like to share a few of them with you... I thoroughly enjoyed reading "Carrier and Company: Positively Chic Interiors" by Jesse Carrier and Mara Miller. Like me and Steve, Mr....

A wisteria in bloom is like something out of a fairy tale. If you want to know how to grow it without it becoming invasive, read our guide on Gardener’s Path.