A vine running up the trunk of a large tree adds visual interest, and scores of attractive, vigorous vines are available to clothe tree trunks. Self-clinging vines -- those that climb using aerial ...

I think there are two issues to consider concerning vines crawling up the trunks of trees — the aesthetic appearance of the vine and the health of the tree. My personal preference is to keep vines off ...

The vine-tree structure is widely observed in nature when the plant has a growth habit of trailing or climbing stems. The vines use trees for growth rather than devoting energy to development of ...

Vines are interesting plants. They grow abundantly in many of our habitats, including our yards. Their abundance may be linked to one of their big advantages. This advantage is that they often let ...

Vines can be an amazing way to add height and elegance to your landscaping. And from grape vines to trumpet vines, many can make excellent additions to your yard if handled correctly. Unfortunately, ...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - If the leaves have fallen, how come so many deciduous trees are still green so high up? Those aren't the tree's leaves, but rather nasty vines growing up the trunk! Ivy, oriental ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These vines are a crucial part of many rainforest ecosystems, but they can also stifle tree growth as they wrap around the forest ...

Some gardeners like the look of ivy twining up a tree trunk. However, vines that twine too far can be bad news for the tree, according to Sharon Yiesla, plant knowledge specialist at The Morton ...

Q: I have beautiful morning glory vines growing 30 feet up my tree. A friend told me that vines are bad for trees. Is this true? A: Yes, vines are bad for trees, and trees don't like vines. Imagine ...