The bright blooms and scented leaves of geraniums are a summer plant staple. Learn how to deadhead spent geranium flowers to they bloom all summer long.

5. Consider planting a passion fruit vine. Tanaka, Possum Purple, Nancy Garrison, Red Rover, Edgehill, Kahuna, and Frederick varieties are recommended.

1. Pat and Charlie Bowers, who garden in Long Beach, asked for suggestions for a vining plant that will cover an arbor without requiring a lot of work to maintain.