When I was a gardening neophyte, I planted an all-pink flower bed in front of my house. I selected my favorite soft pink flowering plants to fill out the bottom, middle and top, where a trellis runs ...

EVERY GARDEN NEEDS a few Clematis vines meandering about. The flowers come in an amazing array of colors and sizes, and because they blossom at different times, it’s possible to have Clematis in bloom ...

Clematis grow and bloom at their best in a fertile, well-drained soil with a close to neutral pH – that is, no more than very slightly acidic, and in a sunny location with the plant’s roots shaded by ...

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Q: I have a beautiful Clematis montana that I planted in my garden many years ago, but it’s now got too large and is threatening to pull down an old garden fence. Can I prune it back hard without ...

Clematis is one of the most useful and widely grown garden plants. Botanists tell us that there are about 300 Clematis species — some say the true number is nearer to 400 — and that’s before you start ...

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If you’re looking for a colourful climber or creeper for cooler climates, look no further than the Clematis. These pretty perennials are just perfect for adding an outrageous pop of colour in the ...

Because there’s no such thing as too much Clematis, here’s how to get a little more — and make it last a little longer. By Margaret Roach It’s hard to imagine that the aphorism warning about too much ...

Clematis are grown for their beautiful flowers though they are notoriously high maintenance, with regular pruning required to keep the striking flowerheads productive. As well as needing ongoing care ...

Monty revisits one of his classic books, Gardening at Longmeadow, in an occasional series. Clematis must rank as one of the most popular plants in the British garden, but unlike roses or tulips it ...