No problem. There are tons of integrifolia types out there and not sure if you have ever used the Clematis on the Web website or not but it is a great resource of info on clematis. I searched for the Boulevard collection instead of the patio collection and came up with what is linked below. If you click on each of the names listed, you will get information on the various clematis. Just realize that 1 meter equals about 3.28 feet. The heights given are just averages and what you get in your garden may be shorter or taller. Here is a link to the search function on COTW: http://www.clematis.hull.ac.uk/new-clemlistsearch.cfm If you copy and paste the link into your browser and hit go, and then go down to where it says Approximate Mature Height, choose 1 meter or less, and then hit the Search Now button, you will get a list of clematis that will be 3 feet tall or less. Good luck and let us know what you end up getting and we would love to see pictures when you have flowers. Here is a link that might be useful: Search on COTW for Boulevard Collection

I forgot to mention that we are in central Pennsylvania, about an hour directly north of Harrisburg. We have had what seems like a fairly average summer, possibly a little dryer than normal. When we have a dry spell I do go out and water the shrubs. Here are few more pictures taken last night. The original that I posted was from right after the shrubs were planted. Close up of the dying arb. - http://i.imgbox.com/2OyAmbIA.jpg rear of the arbs., note the tree coverage. - http://i.imgbox.com/3TPLIqjB.jpg Two more pictures showing the tree coverage and shrubs. http://i.imgbox.com/tFiUHZgv.jpg http://i.imgbox.com/iXUjxdB0.jpg You will notice only one very browned arb, the two directly next to this one have been replaced in the last 4-6 weeks as they were in the same state. Lowes offered a 1 year warranty so I was credited for the purchased amount. My thought about bugs is that it is unlikely as the three shrubs I have had the problem with are all right next to each other. I could be wrong in this assumption. About applying a mulch, noted and I plan to take care of this immediately. I am happy with the layout of my yard/fence line and I do not require a additional shed as we have a sizable shed/single horse barn already for storage. I did not put fertilizer in the holes when planting. The ground in that area is extremely hard and compacted (compared to just a few feet over). Would it be beneficial to till up all of the ground in the general area down to maybe 12" or so? Will this help with my problem at all? When I replace the dying arb, should I break up the compacted soil (clay) that the root ball comes from the store in? Thank you again for all of your help.

The perennials in the front are easy enough to move/divide if it gets too crowded, and I plan on pruning the burfords on a regular basis. The bed is actually pretty deep (maybe a bad perspective). I guess I could replace it with another thin conifer but would the mites be an issue again?

Yanking out the existing plants because you don't like them or how they are sheared into balls perhaps - to replace them with ?????? is not a good strategy for success. The place to start is with a well thought out landscape plan that incorporates what you like into a landscape that works as a cohesive whole for you, your house and eco-region.