At the end of the summer, most climbing plants have seen a huge growth spurt and can look a little wild. Obviously, when, where and how to snip them depends on the species, but most need some cutting back.
Even different varieties and groups within a species can require different treatment – and it can be easy to inadvertently snip next year's growth. It's no surprise the thought of pruning fast-growing climbing plants can strike fear into the hearts of even experienced gardeners. However, it's not always necessary to call in the professionals to tackle this task (unless you want to).
