Potted herbs
Hello. I’ve planted a few herbs in a single pot. Greek oregano, italian oregano and sage. (The italian oregano was a gift from my mother in law after I had already purchased the greek and I didn’t have the heart…
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Perennial Garden on Balcony
I live on the 11th floor in a condo in Brampton facing South .There is another building partially in front of mine . I do receive sun from the west and east. I live in Brampton.
Two years ago I…
Plants in pots…. old soil.
Can you kindly tell me if I need to throw out all the soil from last year pots to start planting herbs etc this year.
I was reading where one has to throw out old soil in pots.
Thanks.…
Insulating round pots
I was told that to overwinter perennials in pots, I should insulate the inside of my pots with 1″ styrofoam. However, how could I do this with a round pot, since those insulation sheets aren’t flexible? Do you recommend a…
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…
How to create privacy on condo terrace using containers
Hello, I have a 200 sq ft terrace that is partially shaded (sun between 9:30 am -2 pm). Using containers I want to create a privacy “wall” of about 10-12 ft wide using plants that will grow as tall as…
Transplanting Greek Oregano
Hello, last year I planted a plant of Greek Oregano in my garden. This year I find this plant in the way of my garden layout. Can I remove this plant and put it into a 3 gallon container without…
balcony gardening
I have recovered my health and would like to start using my small balcony space with railings next year to grow vegetables/flowers. I plan to spend the fall/winter reading about how to do this as I have never had a…
Wisteria leaves turning yellow
My wisteria plant was doing just fine then got spider-mite, I sprayed it with a mixture of dish soap and water, and now two weeks later it seems not to be growing and the leaves are turning blotchy yellow. I…
Tall perennials in planters
The fence around one side of my pool is about 10feet tall and I’d like to find something I could put into a planter that might cover most of that height ( the pool is surrounded by concrete pads.) Any…