Amazing Vines and Groundcovers for your Garden

English Ivy

English Ivy - Hedera Helix English Ivy is a low-growing ground cover plant; it has glossy, heart-shaped leaves and produces small, inconspicuous brownish-purple flowers nestled among its dense, carpet-like foliage. It is a fantastic and versatile plant with several landscaping benefits. This evergreen vine is native to Europe and Western Asia and is widely embraced for its aesthetic appeal, adaptability, and practical applications. The vine is a woody evergreen perennial vine and foliage plant proliferating on vertical surfaces like trees, walls, fences, and trellises. The ancient Greeks believed the plant was sacred to the god Dionysus, and pagan druids revered it as a symbol of the divine feminine. In classical Latin, “hedera” refers to the ability to grasp, which is in keeping with the vine’s nature. English Ivy Thrives in Shade Native to Europe, Scandinavia, and parts of Russia, the Hedera helix is nearly ubiquitous in Britain and is naturalized and prolific in many regions of the United States. In the wild, the plant grows under, on trees, and up the sides of rocky cliffs, favoring moist, shady areas out of the sun. A Natural Air Purifier  Mature Hedera helix vines typically grow up to 80 feet tall and span a three- to five-foot width. Their climbing stems bear young, five-lobed leaves, while their fertile stems bear adult, spade-shaped leaves. These deep-green leaves can vary in size between two and four inches long. The top of the plant will often develop clusters of small, greenish-yellow flowers that bloom from late summer until late autumn. These nectar-rich blossoms will eventually yield a crop of small purple-black to orange-yellow berries that persist into winter. This Beautiful Plant Kills Weeds Its bright green foliage can add all-season color to any landscape and beautify forlorn spaces. Its vines can be trained to climb many stable vertical surfaces or grown as a ground cover to suppress weeds. Since Hedera helix proliferates, it can make a good screen on a fence or trellis. When carefully grown on exterior building walls, it can protect their surfaces from exposure to bad weather and help regulate the temperature. Within the United States, Hedera helix can provide food and habitat for wildlife. Butterflies and moths eat their leaves, bees feed on their flowers’ nectar, and birds eat their berries in winter. The foliage often shelters insects and small animals and sometimes attracts nearby deer. This vine is Evergreen Hedera helix is a beautiful evergreen vine with a rich history. When you plant it in your garden, you can enjoy its charm all year. What is the best fertilizer for it It is best fertilized by a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer, which should be used every four to six weeks when growth is most active during early spring and summer. The standard vegetation growth formula that can be used is the 20-20-20 formula to encourage foliage growth.  Is it easy to maintain It is an easy-growing plant that can be grown under different environmental conditions. It has to be groomed, and Pruning can help regulate it and make it look neat. It's also very hardy and will survive short periods of neglect.  Can I grow it indoors? If placed in bright, indirect light, it is an ideal indoor plant. When planting, give the plant good drainage, and occasionally spray the leaves with a mist to promote humidity.  Companion plants for it Ferns, hostas, and begonias are suitable companions for it, blending well in shaded gardens. These plants have similar growth requirements, and their growth characteristics, such as trailing nature, complement it.  Where to grow it English ivy thrives in partial to fully shaded areas with moist, well-drained soil. It's very adaptable and can grow as a low-growing trailing plant, a climbing vine, or in pots. However, it is also important not to plant it in a position where it may spread and become invasive.

Climbing Wisteria

Climbing Wisteria Plant  Wisteria is a stunningly easy-to-plant flowering plant; it is perfect for turning any space with fences, pergolas, or trellises into stunning centerpieces. Our TN Nursery gives you healthy, well-trained plants that tolerate a range of differing environments. Grow Wisteria In A Full-Sunny Area   When planted, this plant doesn’t require much attention beyond pruning now and again to keep it straight and allow more flowers to pop. Vibrant Blooms and Lush Foliage The petals of it descend in tufts of sweet, pea-like flowers that are lavender, violet, or white, depending on the variety. Wisteria Has Stunning Flowers That Smell Like Cotton Candy Starting from late spring to early summer, creating a spectacular show. They can bloom for four to six weeks, giving you a longer view of beauty. Their tall green leaves complement their sophisticated flowers and provide excellent coverage in the growing season. Life Cycle and Longevity Of This Perennial This beautiful vining plant is an evergreen plant that swells year after year, providing homeowners with decades of beauty. They can last 50 years and, given proper maintenance, are aesthetically stunning with age. As a deciduous shrub, its leaves are golden yellow in autumn and shed for winter storage ahead of the next blooming season. Garden Star at TN Nursery The wisteria vines we carry are premium types grown properly to ensure their durability. Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a pro, this easy-to-grow plant adds a timeless look to any garden with minimal maintenance. For its enduring durability, beautiful flowers, and easy care, it is the perfect plant to brighten up your garden. 

Trumpet Vine

Trumpet Vine - Campsis Radicans Trumpet Vine is a vigorous, deciduous woody plant known for its showy, trumpet-shaped orange or red flowers and ability to attract hummingbirds and butterflies. It is a popular choice for covering fences and trellises. When integrated into landscaping projects, it offers many benefits, such as enhancing outdoor spaces' visual allure, ecological diversity, and functionality. This deciduous woody plant presents unique qualities that contribute to various dimensions of landscape design. One of the standout benefits of using it in landscaping is its striking floral display. They have their place in any yard, and some produce stunning flowers that are pretty hard to ignore.  Also known as the creeper, these gorgeous plants have a wide range of purposes some may forget. Here's what these unique plants have to offer that you'll be sure to love. The Spectacular Flower Display Of Trumpet Vine  They produce a fabulous flower show that begins in May and lasts until about August. As the name suggests, these flowers burst out of the foliage and announce themselves with a dazzling red-orange display that coats almost all of them. No matter where they're growing, they will catch your attention once they're ready to make themselves known. Trumpet Vines Offer Vertical Decor  Finding the right plants for vertical decor can be difficult, and not everyone wants to fill their spaces with hanging plants or pots attached to the wall. This is where they come in. These gorgeous flowers easily climb up vertical decor-like trellises to provide the coverage you're looking for. They are highly durable and will increase, making them the perfect plan for those looking to cover specific areas fast without worrying too much about making mistakes that put them at risk.  This Native Perennial Offers Erosion Control Planting Trumpet Vine can be an excellent way to reduce soil erosion, especially in sloped areas where you're concerned about the stability of particular objects or other plants. They create networks of roots that keep soil in place. They also offer different benefits for your yard, like attracting essential pollinators such as birds and butterflies and acting as a space where ants can build a habitat. If you want a plant that provides a host of benefits to the surrounding area, consider this one.