Cardinals Built a Nest in Our Clematis. Here’s What We Learned From It.

What started as an experiment with three narrow trellises became something we never expected. Years later, a pair of Northern Cardinals built their nest deep...

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Clematis Fall Cleanup: When a Mature Vine Has to Come Off the Trellis

What happens when a mature clematis has to come off its trellis? See how I removed a season's worth of growth from a Group 2...

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Will My Clematis Recover? One Plant's Story Says Don't Give Up Yet

I watched the leaves disappearing from my clematis and wondered if the vine would survive. Instead of giving up on it, I photographed what happened...

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The Brief Performance of a Passion Flower

Most flowers quietly open and fade. A passion flower performs. Follow one remarkable bloom from its dramatic morning opening to its graceful evening closing, and...

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Clematis Turning Yellow in Summer? It May Be Heat and Drought Stress

Yellow clematis leaves do not always mean wilt. Learn how to recognize heat and drought stress, check soil moisture, water deeply, and know when to...

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Which Clematis Grow Best in Shade? Top 7 Picks for Low-Light Gardens

Think your garden is too shady for clematis? Many varieties thrive in partial shade and even bright shade. Discover seven of the best shade-tolerant clematis,...

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What Makes a Good Clematis Trellis?

Why do some clematis thrive while others refuse to climb? Gardeners new to growing clematis vines assume any trellis will work for clematis. Discover the...

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Why Your Clematis Won't Climb (And the Clues Gardeners Keep Giving Us)

Most climbing problems blamed on clematis are actually support problems. Learn how clematis leaf stems climb, why many trellises fail, and the clues gardeners keep...

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