Hostas*

Can hostas be transplanted in November?…

Tulip Tree Seedling*

Our backyard tulip tree sprouted an offspring, around 5 metres away from the parent trunk. Our yard is too small to accommodate a second adult tree so we’d like to find a new home for the baby. We can’t think…

Removing and replanting an oak tree *

I was “gifted” an oak tree that I only realized this summer, possibly from a little creature. It is already about 5 ft, quietly coming out from my other bushes in the south-facing front yard, perhaps 10 feet from the…

Rasberry canes*

Hello, I have a number of young raspberry shoots that have overgrown into my veggie garden and I wish to transplant them to grow a few more fall veggies. Just wondering if this is a safe time to do a…

Summersweet: How To Grow Clethra Alnifolia *

Dear Sir or Madam: I bought 3 summersweets from Humber,Hwy 50 3 weeks ago. I planted as instructed. The flowers look brown, the green leaves are looking dry. Other than watering these plants, is there anything I can do to…

Emerald green cedars*

Hi, iam wondering our cedars are facing west but are partially shaded by a large maple tree.The trees look decent but patchy should we move them to our back yard that has full sun for 6-8 hours.we also have another…

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.…

Locust Tree – All Branches Dead*

Hello – I planted 4 locust trees at my cottage 4 years ago. Last spring, one of the trees appeared dead (no leaves) in the established branches but had vigorous suckers growing from the trunk all of the way up…

Spacing for a Dappled Willow hedge*

Hi there, I recently purchased Dappled Willow shrubs to create a privacy hedge between my yard and my neighbours. I read on a website that the spacing should be 2′ apart but then on another website it should be 4-6′.…

Transplanting Field Cut Burlap Bagged Hicksii Yews*

I live in Oakville and planted some field cut burlap bagged yews that I would like to move to another location. Some were planted in August 2013 and some in August 2014. Would they be okay to transplant anytime/or a…