Late Summer Vine Care
Essential Vine Care for a Show-Stopping Season Finale
You don’t have to surrender your summer garden just yet! As August unfolds, it’s the perfect moment to nurture one final, magnificent flush of blooms. Gently guide your clematis, climbing roses, or sweet peas along their trellises, arches, or fences, securing them loosely with soft twine.
This simple act of encouraging upward growth not only sets the stage for a showy September display but also promotes better airflow, ensuring your garden remains vibrant and healthy for those last glorious weeks of warmth.
Tips compliments of Clippings Floral Design.
Summer’s Encore: Pro Tips for Vibrant Late-Season Vine Displays
Do it early in the day
🌼Cooler temperatures make plants less stressed and stems more pliable for gentle training.
Pinch for fullness
🌼If your climbers are getting leggy, pinch back the tips to encourage bushier growth before the fall.
Check your supports
🌼Make sure trellises and arches are stable. August storms can sneak up on you!
Feed for blooms
🌼A dose of low-nitrogen fertilizer can encourage late-season flowering without too much leafy growth.