Clematis: show me your pics, 1 by ClematisGuru

ClematisGuru wrote:
thanks pirl. i do think i enjoy the clems more because of the structure of the shrubs and areas created by them. and the blooming shrubs are very satisfying. remember 18 years work. and some of the shrubs need big pruning 2 to 3 times a year to keep them in check.
if i had to pick shrubs or clems i couldn't. i love the clems, would hate to give up the obsession. but shrubs offer a lot for little work.so that makes them a good combo i guess.

the photo attached is the back side of the shrub view from the other pic. it was taken very early last spring when there were were few blooms. this year i plan to take more long view shots when there are a lot of blooms. there are two of these huge berms alike...each of those 2 areas have 15 mature arbor vitaes forming the main structure, with the tiers of shrubs to the front, and clems on the rear.