Q: We have several evergreen clematis that we planted several years ago. All of a sudden, random branches are all crunchy and brown with no new growth. Any hope for salvaging them? Anne Seamans, email ...

What: The bold foliage and quick growth make Clematis armandii “Snowdrift” a very useful vine, but it really stands out in the garden when it is in full bloom from late winter to early spring. A ...

I am looking for an evergreen vine to replace the Jackson vine that has been growing on my arbor. The Jackson vine just got to unwieldy for me to handle. I liked the fact that the Jackson vine had ...

Fall is here, and you may have gardening questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: Can you help me ...

Six years ago, my friend and colleague Michelle Wise planted an evergreen clematis ( C. armandii ) next to her art studio. As it does, the vine took off quickly and soon made an impressive display. I, ...

FLOWERING at the moment in gardens, particularly in the milder parts of the country, the beautiful evergreen clematis is making a fine show. There are not many evergreen climbers, apart from ivy, and ...

One of my readers from Ashland asked me this 15 years ago: “My clematis vines are getting pretty old, maybe 20 years. There are a lot of brown limbs. Can the vine be cut back and will it come back and ...

WE USED TO think only one vine with evergreen leaves was dependably hardy here in the Northwest. Which is why so many gardens are nearly overrun with the vigorous Clematis armandii. This ...

It’s a glorious sight to see a healthy evergreen clematis at its peak in full bloom in April as many are right now all across the Lower Mainland. Clematis armandii has leathery green leaves and needs ...

Clematis must be one of the most versatile and useful plants, however. This enormous genus, part of the Ranunculaceae family (including more than 200 species and more than 1000 cultivars, most native ...

Create even more impact on a foliage-covered wall or fence of ivy by adding a plant with similar environmental preferences that produces stunning flowers.