Often growing with little care in the right spot, clematis vines will bloom best when trimmed correctly at least once a year. Knowing how and when to prune clematis can do a lot to keep your vines ...

Clematis is a lovely perennial vine that climbs, grows, and can sometimes establish a permanent framework for fresh green growth. This beautiful plant lightens up the garden with large, vivid, ...

Here are some tips for cutting back various varieties based on whether blooms appear on new growth, old growth or both. Pay attention to where the blooms are formed on your clematis vines; that will ...

Q. I need to move a large, purple-flowered clematis vine to another location in my landscape. What tips do you have? A. Moving a large clematis vine is a risky process – even riskier during the heat ...

One of my readers from Ashland asked me this 15 years ago: “My clematis vines are getting pretty old, maybe 20 years. There are a lot of brown limbs. Can the vine be cut back and will it come back and ...

It’s spring and bountiful flowers and shrubs are in full bloom, including vines. Clematis is a vine featuring bright and colorful flowers, but can be a challenge for home gardeners. There are many ...

Clematis, often called the “Queen of Climbers,” produces masses of flowers in a wide range of shapes and colors. Clematis plants can be trained to climb trellises, fences, arbors and obelisks, plus ...

* What it is: Clematis is a popular and showy perennial twining vine, but its main Achilles’ heel is a wilt disease that can make the whole plant look like it was attacked with a blow torch shortly ...

This is such a favorite in my garden. Needing more space I have looked up for the answer and sure enough climbers are the answer to a number of needs. Plant scientists tell us that vines probably ...

Pruning clematis correctly will help this vine look its best year after year. Often growing with little care in the right spot, clematis vines will bloom best when trimmed correctly at least once a ...

These stunning vines make a real statement in the garden—here's how to prune them for optimal results. Clematis is a lovely perennial vine that climbs, grows, and can sometimes establish a permanent ...