Okay, so you wanna get close to a Longwood Purple Wisteria, huh? Here's the deal: 1. **Picking and planting it right** * Get a good one: When you're at the nursery, pick a plant that looks healthy, with good leaves and a strong stem. * Where to put it: Find a spot with lots of sun (at least six hours a day) so it can bloom. Make sure the soil drains well and isn't too poor. * Give it something to climb on: Wisteria grows like crazy, so you'll need a strong trellis, pergola, or something similar. Think about this 'cause you'll be looking at it for a while! 2. **Helping it grow** * Watering: Water it regularly when it's new, so the roots get established. Once it's settled, it's pretty tough, but water it deeply when it's dry to keep it lush. * Fertilizing: Don't overdo it, especially with stuff that has a lot of nitrogen. It'll grow leaves instead of flowers. * Pruning: This...