If you have a clematis and you would like to take cutting so that you can use them to root and grow new vines, there’s a simple propagation method that you can use which is somewhat successful and worth trying. In a nutshell, you take a section of the clematis branch in spring or summer from the current year’s growth and split it into smaller sections removing the side shoots. You then dip the 2-3″…
No matter where you live you can enjoy clematis flowers, even if you live in an incredibly cold area. How? Potted clematis plants. Growing them in pots allows you to not only situate them anywhere in your garden but to cultivate them in areas where the soil or the ground itself might not be ideal. Even though they are flexible in terms of the soil parameters they require, you simply might live in an area…
If you have climbing plants in your garden you know that they are a charming addition with whimsical cascades of beautiful flowers and rich foliage, but behind that are strong vines, typically so strong that they can tear down the flimsiest of structures if they aren’t properly supported. To that end, you need to know how to support climbers and how to train climbers concurrently. The support structure needs to be put into place first,…
Climbing roses are not self-clinging and because of this, they need support to climb, you can either fix horizontal wires 30cm apart or use a trellis. You need to have 2-4 strong stems that can be spread out evenly to fill the space and tie them into place on your support. Tie in further shoots as they grow and if you have trouble getting the branches to shoot, cut back the tips of the shoot…
Hydrangeas are a beautiful shrub for any garden and there are so many varieties to choose from that you can effectively select the type of leaves, flowers and sizes you prefer without having to compromise. More importantly, Hydrangeas are available in so many varieties that you won’t have to miss out just because you have a garden with more shade than sunlight. There are plenty of shade-loving Hydrangeas out there that come in all forms,…
