Q: Our clematis is doing well on top but not so well on the bottom. It gets full sun, and the base of the plant is shaded. Can you please tell me how to correct this? – Mike L. A: The top part looks ...

A reader struggles with a diseased vine. Plus, Grumpy tips for buying potted trees and shrubs. "I have a Clematis vine that is 10 years old. This is the first year it bloomed, and then it started ...