Hello from a newcomer. I've never successfully propagated any Clematis but there's good info here:
http://dspace.dial.pipex.com/clematis/prop.htm

As for the landscaping material....we've mulched our hosta beds and the slugs still got them. :mad: One aunt of mine has gravel around hers and the slugs still came. So, I use slug bait in an empty 2 liter soda bottle in this way: Cut the top and neck off the bottle(in 1 piece) and insert the neck into the bottle. Staple or duct tape in place. Add slug bait and place between the hostas. The slugs get in but they can't get out and birds or pets aren't harmed by the bait.
Good luck!

There are several varities of False Ctpress available and they are quite hardy. Also there are several dwarf spruce trees and shrubs.

Just went out into my flower garden today and to mmy dismay my Lillys from the ground to the buds had been consumed by tine little slugs. I call them slugs for the want of a better word. About 1/8th - 1/4th inch long. Medium brown slimy little things had totally destroyed by Asiatic Lillys. I cut the stems to the ground. Any one had the same problem, what should I do, and would the actual bulbs be affected by this, will they come back next year :confused:

i don't know what this plant is im a beginner basically if you tell me what it is like what zone it grows in and if it needs full sun or shade lots of water ect i may be able to come up with an idea

We just heard the same thing on a garden show today.

If it were mine...I would probably clear a fairly good sized area in front of the rocks..planting something tall, a mass of black eye's susans or coneflowers perhaps, allowing the upper part of the rock to be seen. I'm not really up to date on plants that are "cowproof"...lol

Here in Virgina, many plant places are already selling perennials in some cases, half price. I don't know about your way of course, but it's a great time to "stock up"..take advantage of those sales.

Is there any way to harden gravel paths and sidewalks to keep the weeds out? Like pouring a plastic or poly on top of the
gravel?

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Thanks!

Ilive in an area where there are a lot of weeds. I always use the weed block fabric before I add the mulch and it works well to to keep the weeds out. The weeds will sometimes come up around the edges of the fabric and a little Roundup takes care of them. Good luck

True, the ideal transplant time is early/mid spring or early fall, but I've had luck transplanting things 'out of season', and I'm in Wisconsin, same as you. I'd say go for it. As you say, it's already not doing well, so another season in it's current position isn't going to do it any good. Dig it up with as much of the root ball intact as possible, move it to it's new home (prepared with plenty of compost) asap, and maybe get some liquid root stimulating hormone to put in the water you use to settle the plant in. Also, trying to time the move during a slightly cooler - or at least cloudier - spell wouldn't hurt. The leaves and branches may droop a bit for the first several days after you transplant it, but with a little TLC it should bounce back. Flowering may be a bit reduced this year, too, but it should be in much better shape by next year. Good luck!