Bark Peeling on Serviceberry
My serviceberry is 10 years old and the bark is pealing on the old growth. Although some of the branches have died it still has lots of green leaves on the remaining branches and also has new growth from runners.…
Tag Archives: shrubs
Kerria blight
Have removed the diseased Kerrie. Is it safe to place any other plants in the soil. Should the, soil be treated in some way before planting?…
Pruning Purpleleaf Sand Cherry Shrubs
I live in Niagara Falls (Zone 6b) and have recently planted a second purpleleaf sand cherry; the first one has been in the ground since 2015. The older shrub is in the back yard and receives full sun, while the…
Small Bugs Eating Shrubs
I have an unidentified shrub? in the front that is getting hit with small catepillar like bugs. Not sure of the species of eithe the plant or the pests. Have been in the house for 3 years. The first year…
Hydrangea and Laurel design
A landscaper suggested Hydrangea trees for the front of the house. The arched spot is 15′ wide and 8.5′ from the house to the tip of the arch. He suggested 5 otto lyuken laurels (3 behind and 2 in front)…
Plant Options in Front of a Window
I have a front window that the front of it is bare. I have planted two small boxwood and hydrangeas. What else would you suggest that I put in to get the most impact?…
Hydrangeas and Winter Kill *
My Endless Summer hydrangeas appear to have had their stems go dead. They are growing from the base of the plant. I live in Oshawa. The plant gets morning shade and afternoon sun. They were planted last year. I mounded…
Privet Hedge
Have a privet hedge which has surrounded the house since the early ’50s
-some bushes need to be replaced ie between some existing bushes
Live in the Kingsway area of west Toronto
-where are some places. I could purchase bushes…
Removing a Ninebark shrub
I would like to know how to permanently remove a rather large Ninebark bush from my back yard. The base is roughly 1 meter across, and the bush is getting close to 3 meters tall. It is in the middle…