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Vining plants, usually accompanied by fragrant blossoms or thick foliage, can seem impossible to contain in a pot. Here's why ...

Each year, clematis vines fill garden fences ... and when to fertilize clematis plants that are grown in borders and containers, while also sharing the products that are the most effective ...

Imagine your garden adorned with vibrant, violet-blue blooms, each a regal 6-8 inches across. That is the magic of Clematis.

"Clematis will do well in containers if grown on a support structure," says Roethling. "Most clematis vines reach extensive heights while some varieties weave or scramble up to 2 feet." You can ...

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Remember to thin out the clematis vines from time to time ... the beer party A popular method of slug control is to set out containers with beer in them. Slugs love to party, and once in the ...

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 ...

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Some other invasive vines include the non-native sweet autumn Clematis (Clematis terniflora). Very soon the roadsides will be blanketed in white with the sweet-smelling blooms. While it can be ...