• Ants in compost

    I dug out some soil from my compost heap and discovered its full of little ants.  What can I do to get rid of them in the compost before putting in my window boxes at the front of the house.  ...

  • Brown dahlia leaves

     I have been growing Dahlia's indoors (planted a few weeks ago) for planting outdoors in late May. They were planted in a standard potting soil and sit near a west facing ...

  • Guide me so I get a nice garden

    Hi, I live in Woodbridge , Vaughn . I am a new gardner and want to grow flowers , vegetables, roses and cherry tree in my back and front lawn. So tell me what type of soil , fertilizer to ...

  • Can I reuse my potting soil?

    Can I reuse my potting soil and if so do I need to add fertilizer or other amendments?  

  • Soil Amendments

      1.  What are the best soil amendments for flowering plants and shrubs around an apartment building? What soil amendment is needed for a well-established tree? 2.  When is the best time for transferring an evergreen from one location to another?  

  • Dog poop

    Can I put dog poop in the garden to fertilize it?

  • Beautiful lot, ravine designation, too many weeds!!!

    Hi! Well, I am already crossing my fingers and saying my prayers that your expertise and knowledge will be able to guide me in reshaping, retaming, revamping and enhancing the landscaping ...

  • Wood Shavings as Mulch?

    I have been offered a large quantity of clean, uncontaminated basswood shavings in the form of small flakes and long, curly shavings. It is from new, kiln dried wood and contains no insect or parasite material in any form. It ...

  • Soil Testing

    I live in the area of Dufferin Grove and would like to get my backyard soil tested (don't think I should be consuming the majority of my food if there is heavy traces of lead). Where can I send soil/bring soil ...

  • Easiest Vegetables to Grow and the Best Time To Plant

    I bought a new house in North York Toronto and have an excellent empty garden bed with full sun approx 750 square feet big. I want to grow a vegetable garden and plan to test the soil PH before I ...

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