I Seem To Recall That My Father, Who Was A Keen Gardener, Advised Placing A Slate On Top Of The Roots When Planting Clematis. Tru

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#1 Comment By BushDoctor On 04/01/2020 @ 10:22 am

This is, simply, to shade the roots from the sun. Clematis must have a cool root zone in order to flourish.

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