How to propagate clematis

It’s a hugely rewarding pursuit and not as complicated as some people fear

In the wild, climbing plants often grow together naturally. You’ve only got to look at a British woodland to see the native honeysuckle and clematis in a wild tangle of scent and colour. And more wide

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Start deadheading the flowers in hanging baskets as soon as they fade. Snip them off at the base of the flower stem. This keeps them producing more flowers right through the summer, providing you reme

Add drama to your garden with potted exotics. Soak the plant, in its original pot, in some not-too-cold water. Then move the new, empty, pot into position; this saves you doing so when it’s full of he

Prop them up to make sure they stay perky all summer