Planting perennials in root bound soil*
I have a small back yard that is surrounded by lots of trees. Even perennials such as hosta are doing poorly. Do you recommend that I plant them in pots in the soil with room for the roots to grow…
Tag Archives: Perennials
Horseradish *
Horseradish is a beautiful plant as well as delicious but it’s under soil creeping roots have new plant shooting up in neighbouring plant beds as well as overtaken the garden space.
I am seeking a method to eliminate the horseradish…
When to plant perennials *
Hi,
With fall here, I think I’m supposed to be planting perennials that will then be in the ground ready for spring. Is this correct? I’m completely confused; there’s so much information out there but so much of it is…
Heuchera *
I understand that heuchera is a good choice for a shade, moist location in Toronto. I am looking for the brightest red foliage available and have found fire alarm and fire chief. Do have other or better suggestions?…
Rugosa rose bushes *
Hello. I have very thorny rose bushes along my shore. I am at a lake north of Toronto. I think they are called rugosa. After flowering, they produce berries. We cut them about 1/3 of the way back last year…
Front Beauty*
I recently took out some plants that were blocking the view to my house and was looking to replace them with plants and small trees that are specimen like and flower or show interesting characteristics at different times of the…
Risks of removing leaves to peonies*
I read your reply to “white powder on peonies”.
To treat a similar mildew, I took the option of snipping leaves instead of using a chemical. However, by the time i was finished, most of the foliage was gone.…
Astilbe Companion Flowers*
I am going to have to transplant my astilbes. The problem is, the area between the sidewalk and the astilbes gets sun. I would like a low-growing complimentary plant that will not hide the astilbes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.…
Vines*
Can you suggest a vine appropriate to grow on a brick chimney without any special support? I live in the Annapolis valley in western Nova Scotia. Thanks!
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Asters or Weeds?*
Asters or weeds?
Can you identify the growing plants, which have seeded outside the pipe or barrier?
I thought they were weeds, and left them to act as a barrier against ants moving near the house foundation, and entering, until…