Clematis is a popular perennial climbing plant that produces colorful, winding blooms that are occasionally fragrant. Due to their vining nature, these plants can be added into your garden in a myriad ...

As we head into July, outdoor container gardens and baskets can start to look a bit tired. And as summer progresses, some people may have or want to add a trellis or arbor to their yard. Our Home and ...

If you haven't tried growing climbing roses in your garden, then you are missing out on some of the most beautiful, versatile plants and design features. Whether arching over a gate or arbor, or ...

There's an easy way to add visual interest and color to your ugly backyard fence with this climbing plant that will quickly grow and spread.

Q: I love clematis as there are so many different flower shapes, sizes and colors to choose from. I would like to plant them in pots to add something pretty to my outdoor seating space and use their ...

I made these plantings a few decades ago, when a mail order source for miniature roses was still in existence and small-flowered clematis vines were more readily available. Many local garden centres ...

1. Pick a place that is sunny but where the roots can be kept cool and evenly moist. 2. Buy at least 1-year-old plants in 1-gallon pots. 3. Amend the soil with compost and then plant the roots deep, ...

This is a great time for planting clematis. Soils have not fallen to winter temperatures, and after so much rain there's plenty of moisture. Clematis are remarkably versatile with habits, colours and ...

When most people think about growing roses, they think of bushes and shrubs. If you haven’t discovered the exceptional beauty and versatility of climbing roses, you’re in for a happy surprise. Roses ...

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How to grow: compact climbing roses. Picking, deadheading and winter pruning should be easy; feed well after a hard prune. Credit: Photo: Martin Pope I have had two questions from from readers this ...