great information. I have a tangled mess and now know what to do.

I'm glad it was a helpful article for you Gail. Even knowing about pruning, I still end up with tangled messes if I don't keep on top of them.

I really enjoyed your article. I have an older jackmanii that I prune early every spring and it grows like crazy as soon as the weather starts to warm. I planted a nelly moser about 2 years ago. From reading your info, it looks like I'm going to give it a hard pruning this coming spring to help it get off to a really good start. That's if the critter don't do it for me first.

Hi PAgirl63, and welcome to ATP! So glad you enjoyed the article. Looks like you've got the right idea with your clematis. These are probably the first of many for you! Be sure to post some pictures of yours when you can!