Northeast Gardening: I need help from you clematis lovers - PLEASE, 1 by rsquared

rsquared wrote:
I have used copper wire to extend my clematis' climbing height. I have an old house with copper gutters and I like the way they both tarnish. The wire is economical at craft stores and plenty strong for a clematis, even the rose uses it to climb. I do have a trellis bellow, but I wanted to train the plants around some porch windows.

Wire or mesh attached to your pipe and continued above your door would be economical and practical for as great trellis for a clematis. I would pick something that is attractive enough or unobtrusive to be tolerable in the winter months when the clematis is pretty bare.

Good luck.

Rose