HELP!! The Trellis Fell Down!!

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momcat northeast, IL(Zone 5a) Oct 26, 2001

With the high winds we've had today, my trellis that went from just under the eaves to the ground fell down. The Clematis that was on it looks OK, but I don't think I'll be able to get it back up easily with the vines on it. The Clematis is about 10 years old and very woody at the base, can I just trim it back, and let it start out again in the spring, or do I try to get the trellis back up with the Clematis on it?

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notmartha Bay City, MI(Zone 6a) Oct 26, 2001

Mine was blown down -luckily no vines on it yet. Im sure you can cut them back and they will grow again. Ive done it to my dark purple one when i cleaned out the dead stuff.

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Terry Murfreesboro, TN(Zone 7a) Oct 26, 2001

Momcat, if your ground isn't frozen solid yet, you might be able to lay over some of the branches, and start new plants. Dig a trench, loosen the soil, and pin the vines to maintain good contact with the soil. By late next spring, you should have roots wherever there's a node, and you can cut them into pieces and plant them elsewhere, or trade them :)

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momcat northeast, IL(Zone 5a) Oct 26, 2001

Thanks for the idea Vols, the ground isn't frozen, yet. Though there is a trace of snow in the air this afternoon.

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