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, ...

Q: I have an established clematis vine, and learned that there are a confusing variety of ways to prune them. Do I need to prune it? How can I tell which pruning method to use? A: Clematis are ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

Gardening season is on its way and you may have questions as you prepare for spring. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type in your question and include the county where you live. A ...

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 ...

February can feel like a slow month in the garden, as winter drags on and spring is yet to arrive. But there’s lots you can do now to encourage spring growth, especially when it comes to pruning ...

After a long winter, there is an amazing amount of pruning to do. When to prune shrubs is determined by when they bloom. Shrubs that bloom in summer, anytime from June on, such as roses and hydrangeas ...