Caring for Jasmine Vines

Jasmine is a twining vine that grows and spreads quickly and can take over if not pruned. Jasmine vines offer privacy when they have been trained to a trellis or fence. When they are in bloom, their white or yellow flowers perfume the air with a powerfully sweet scent. Jasmine is a hardy plant that doesn't require much care, but there are things you can do to enhance the vine's beauty.

Pruning shears
Fertilizer

Instructions

- 1
  Plant your jasmine vine in a well-draining spot that gets lots of sunshine.
- 2
  Prune your jasmine vines after the blooms die off in late summer. Trim the tops back to make the plant more dense, and remove any dead or leggy vines.
- 3
  Wrap the remaining vines around fencing or the slats of a trellis. They generally do not need to be tied, as they are very cooperative. They will cling and grow in whatever direction you encourage them to go.
- 4
  Feed your jasmine lightly. Apply fertilizer in the spring a week or more after planting. The Alabama Cooperative Extension System recommends a tablespoon of 12-4-6 fertilizer around the base of the plant followed by watering. Fertilize again in spring and again in summer.

How to Grow Jasmine in a Pot With a Trellis

How to Trim an Indoor Jasmine

Growing Jasmine