19 of the Best Sunflowers for Pollinators
21.06.2024 - 15:07 / balconygardenweb.com / Sheri Dorn
Stuck looking at a boring wall? Or running low on floor space? These clinging vines are climbing ninjas that use sticky tendrils or disks to conquer any surface. Let’s go!
Botanical Name: Epipremnum aureum
Easy to grow and super resilient, the humble Pothos kickstarts our list of clinging vines that climb anything! It shoots up using aerial roots that can plug into any surface that is shaded from the sun. However, it will need some support initially to cling to upright, smooth surfaces.
Train Pothos to overrun walls, decorate windowsills, border shelves, or scale up poles and trellises easily. And there are tons of varieties to choose from!
Botanical Name: Ficus pumila
Here’s a clinging vine that will climb on anything! Climbing Fig spreads vigorously and attaches itself to walls and trellises using sticky pads on its stems! In warm climes, it gets invasive and will need a regular trim.
It is not cold-hardy, however, and cannot survive frost. This wild climber is perfect for barren outdoor spots with no essential vegetation nearby, such as a garage entrance!
Botanical Name: Parthenocissus tricuspidata
This autumn classic scales any surface quickly via its dense network of aerial rootlets. These act like tiny suction cups that latch onto bumpy surfaces like rock, brick, stone, and wood and proliferate quickly.
Botanical Name: Tradescantia zebrina
With pretty purple, green, and silver foliage, the wandering dude is a house favorite! It uses its trailing stems to clamber up structures. While easy to grow, the creeper needs support, a bit of a tuck and trim, and a little TLC every now and again. Here’s how you train it!
Botanical Name: Rhaphidophora tetrasperma
Sporting large, glossy, split-edged leaves, mini monsteras have aerial roots
19 of the Best Sunflowers for Pollinators
Companion planting is the centuries-old practice of pairing plants in the garden that benefit one another. Our gardens function as interconnected communities, with different plants providing unique services. Some plants attract beneficial insects, others ward off pests, while some enhance soil health. Anyone who’s grown tomatoes knows they are heavy feeders, and often plagued by foliar diseases and a diversity of insect pests. They certainly stand to benefit from tomato companion plants that promote healthier plants and increased yields.
Want to grow perennials that have a long blooming period in your garden? Long-lasting perennials add color, height, and texture to the landscape. And equally important, many perennials provide important food sources for beneficial insects and pollinators, such as bees, butterflies, and birds. Perennials can take some time to get established in the garden and the first year, they're typically focused on growing roots. They grow faster in the second and third year and you can enjoy them each year.
Want your backyard to be a personalized fruit market? Then, prune your favorite established fruit plant, gather its cuttings, and start multiplying.
Growing vines is a fun way to add foliage and colorful flowers to archways, fences, posts, and trellises in your yard. Vines add depth, dimension, and texture to a landscape and create a visually appealing space. Choosing fast-growing vines means enjoying the beauty of the season quickly and often longer, whether it's the pretty leaves, blooms, or both. Plus, many vines attract important pollinators, such as butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Garden experts recommend their favorite vines to grow that will quickly transform your garden.
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Growing sweet potatoes in sacks and bags is a super easy and successful way to bring homegrown goodness to your table. From saving space to getting bigger tubers, this method is about to become your new favorite gardening trick. Let’s dig in!
Want a gorgeous front yard that practically takes care of itself? Dream no more! Our guide reveals the best flowers for the front of the house that will quickly boost your curb appeal and turn your home entrance into a floral carpet fit for the gods!
Rising above the rest, they become a great focal point, look glamorous, shield the little ones from too much sun or rain, and provide a lush privacy cover from nosy outsiders.
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Smitten by the lacy fronds of ferns and the clever runoff of vines? Our selection of vines with bright green, fern-like foliage offer graceful alternatives to the ferns and come with their own set of unique perks! Read on to find out.
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