Tag Archives: overwintering

Overwintering and Pruning*

  I want to overwinter a passion flower vine and a mandevilla plant in a dormant state. Should I prune them first? If so, how severely should I prune them and do you have any tips to ensure success? Thank…

Repotting Aquatic Plants*

Looking for someone who is familiar with repotting and replanting Aquatic Plants in my pond. Ideally looking for someone who is familiar with the different type of plants that thrive in a pond and can maintain the pond during the…

Plant Storage

Hi I have 11 potted 5 foot palms that need to stored for the winter. I live in mississauga . Place let me know the costs involved…

Japanese Maple Tree

About half of the leaf buds froze this Spring, so all these branches are bare. Will these branches recover next spring? Is there anything I should be doing to help the recovery? I reside in West Hill. My property backs…

Container Roses

I am considering purchasing roses to plant in a container on my south-facing deck (I live in downtown Toronto). What is the best way to overwinter such roses so that they can come back next year? Also, how many years…

Overwintering Tender Perennials

Hello, I would appreciate some advice on how to over winter some perennials I am growing from seed this year.  The 2 that I am most concerned about is a Gaura called “Sparkle white” and a Salvia called “Victoria”.  They…

Thuya’s Top Browning

I planted my Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) in a sunny spot 3 years ago.  My soil is not great, with lots of clay, but I try to make it more drainable every time I plant something.  It enjoyed healthy…

Agapanthus

These 2 plants wintered over and the corms have now risen from the soil. They have no energy and loll about. What to do – transplant perhaps?      …

Hydrangeas – What to do in winter?

If we plant hydrangeas in a pot, can we bring it into the house in winter to prevent frost, or alternatively if we plant in the ground do you recommend that we cover the plant in winter?…

Choosing a hardy Lavender plant

Hi there, I am considering a few lavender plants for our new garden. We leave in Richmond Hill, ON and I was wondering what would be the best variety to withstand the winter months when left in the ground? Would…