Clematis help needed

Improving the soil and drainage are usually the two main issues. Both can seem to work magic - but not necessarily overnight!
One word of warning - if using horse stuff, check with stables if hasn't got nasties in it! (Wire worm is the one, I think, to be wary of...)

 

@ARMANDII & @UsedtobeDendy I'm taking your advice and sticking with compost for now. Don't much fancy the weeds from the cow/pig manure, there were enough in the flippin' top soil!

Help is much appreciated.

 

You're welcome . Here's s pic of one of mine taken s few minutes ago

 

@UsedtobeDendy Lovely photo


@ARMANDII I've smelt pig manure in the fields, no way can I cope with that haha! I have a confession to make. Year ago I bought a compost bin, it's in the back yard, y'know in that corner of the garden where nobody ventures - oh, its just me who has one of those - and I daren't even look inside now, 'cos well who knows what's in there now after all this time. Don't say compost!! I'm guessing creepy things and spiders I'll ask the OH to have a peek. Wouldn't it be fab if there was actually decent compost at the bottom. Haven't added anything for years though.

In my defence, I can pick up slugs without gloves. Do I get forgiven slightly?

(Sorry, this thread is turning into a long winded ramble)

 

Oh and the weeds were Lambs Quarters or something, they grew like triffids and me knowing no better, gave them plenty of TLC and nurtured them! Then I eventually worked out what they were and how 'thirsty' they are so they've all gone now.

 

I bet they loved the TLC though