A.: Prune clematis back in spring to 18 to 24 inches from the ground. Move clematis in early spring before new growth begins. Clematis established for only three or four years can be transplanted ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. graffoto8 / GETTY IMAGES Clematis is a lovely perennial vine that climbs, grows, and can sometimes establish a permanent framework ...

Don’t you wish your clematis looked like those in the seed and plant catalogs? Much of it has to do with pruning and if you have grown clematis, this can be rather puzzling. Your clematis will survive ...

In their haste to tidy up their gardens in spring, gardeners can make the mistake of pruning off flower buds. You need to know your plants and whether the plant produces flowers on old wood (last year ...

Q: I planted an evergreen in front of my clematis vine to shade the roots. That worked great for years, but now the evergreen is big and is shading the whole plant. The vine is smaller every year. So ...

This newer clematis variety blooms all summer long, providing pretty pink flowers that add visual interest to trees or shrubs without taking over.

“We have several clematis vines in our garden and do not know their names. Do you advise cutting them this fall or leaving them alone?” Different species and varieties of clematis have more specific ...

Early spring is best for planting or moving clematis. When planting, amend the soil with compost and cut the stems back to a pair of healthy buds 12 inches above ground. Water well, then plant one to ...

Don't let your clematis fall behind! Follow this May checklist to get it ready for its best summer yet.