My geraniums are dying
My geraniums are dying and I am not sure how to revive them. My balcony faces west and they receive afternoon sun. I water them daily but the leaves are turning red and they look scraggly.…
Tag Archives: annuals
How to pinch back Petunias
What is the correct method for pinching back petunias. Is it pruned back to the end of the stem for that flower?…
Scorching sun – decorative plants, veggies, fruits, herbs?
The only growing area at the front of my house is 3 shallow concrete urns on interlock set against my house brick. It’s south facing, so in the summer it’s punishing. I’m willing to change containers if necessary. What…
Small plants and shrubs that grow well under an old very big sugar maple tree
I live in Toronto on a ravin lot. I have a very big old maple tree that absorbs all the water and nutrition. Apart from Hostas not much is happy growing in this location. It has few hours of mid…
APPLEBLOSSOM ROSEBUD PELARGONIUM
My Aunt had been propagating an Appleblossom Rosebud Pelargonium for the last 50 years. She lost it this winter. Do you know where we could get one? It looks like the Canada Perlargonium Society isn’t running anymore? I can’t find…
Shade Path
Hi,
I have a section of my backyard that I want to do something specific with. In the photo I’m attaching you will see a garage and a garden. Behind the dogwood I want to create a little path that…
When to Plant Sweet Pea
Hello,
I live in Windsor Ontario, I believe zone 7a. I am planting sweet peas this year. What would be the best method? Sow outdoors in early spring or start indoors? I plan on planting in an area that is…
Tomato and Pepper plants indoor dieback
Last year when I was starting peppers and tomatoes in an indoor electrically lighted/heated area when I experienced a big yellowing phenomena in primarily tomatoes and peppers. My watermellons also suffered, but I think I started them too early, so…
Begonia maculata or polka dot begonia
Hello
I am trying to locate a specific type of begonia and wonder if you can tell me where I may find one or a cutting. It’s a maculata or polka dot cane begonia
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China aster
Hi
I just bought 3 pots of aster reine marguerite (white,pink and purple) from Home Depot (they still have them). I thought they are perennials because 5 years ago I bought Aster (dark purple) and it has been coming every…