Question
I have a regular 1x1 cedar grid trellis.
6" squares.
I would appreciate your ideas in regards to a
Clematis trellis.
Mac
Malcolm Beach

Answer
Hi Mac,
Thanx for your question.  Where do you want to put the trellis and what colors are you looking for.  I like the bigger flowered varieties and I really like the baby blue or a pristine white flower.  These are both very striking and make a big impression on everyone.  I would plant two plants, one on either side of the trellis.  Be sure to keep the plants well watered (at least once a week, a good soaking).  Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer (10-10-10) about once every 10 days throughout the growing season.  I would place my trellis in an eastern or southern exposure.  Don't put it out in the middle of a large space but you may want to use is as a centerpiece for a perennial garden or a butterfly garden making sure that none of the other plants are taller than 24-36 inches.  What do you think of that so far?  Let me know if you need anything else.
Tom