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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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: My clematis are looking rather ugly now, but is fall a good time to prune them? A: The optimal time to prune clematis depends on what type of clematis you have. There are three groups of clematis, ...

Prune clematis anytime the plant is dormant, but don't do it now. Cut it back to 18 to 24 inches from the ground. Give it a good feeding with a good flower or vegetable garden fertilizer once new ...

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