FARIBAULT, Minn. — Donahue's Greenhouse in Faribault is known far and wide for its clematis. They supply greenhouses all across America and Canada with more varieties than you can count. They have a ...

In their haste to tidy up their gardens in spring, gardeners can make the mistake of pruning off flower buds. You need to know your plants and whether the plant produces flowers on old wood (last year ...

Top tip: Try to prune this group before new growth begins, pruning them back in late winter to a pair of healthy leaf buds. On the second pruning, a good rule of thumb is to cut out a third to a pair ...

Wherever you need something colorful to clamber over something — a trellis, a fence, a shed, an arbor — there’s a clematis vine that would welcome the opportunity. Several types of clematis are hardy, ...

Clematis is a star of the summer garden; most gardens have at least one of these amazing vining plants. Several species and cultivars are available. You can find many different shapes in the flowers ...

Top tip: Try to prune this group before new growth begins, pruning them back in late winter to a pair of healthy leaf buds. On the second pruning, a good rule of thumb is to cut out a third to a pair ...

Q: My clematis are looking rather ugly now, but is fall a good time to prune them? A: The optimal time to prune clematis depends on what type of clematis you have. There are three groups of clematis, ...

This climbing plant with large, gorgeous flowers in an array of colors can certainly liven up your boring fence and bring interest to your garden.

Q: Growing at my grand-mother’s home in California, she had trellis filled with clematis. They trained to grow up the supports of the covered porch and got quite a bit of sun every day. Can I grow ...

Prune wisteria, roses, and lavender in September to control growth and encourage healthier blooms. Cut back bearded iris, daylily, and blanket flower to prevent pests and refresh plants for fall. Trim ...