Placement of climbing vine next to fence

I have a wooden fence surrounding 2 of the 3 sides of my back garden. The third side is a chain-link fence that is mostly concealed by an evergreen hedge. The only part that is exposed is the last 5…

Vine for crumbling brick wall

I would like to plant vines that will hold together the crumbling brick at the front of my house in Toronto. Southern exposure, dry clay soil that can be improved, with some shade from 2 large maples.  …

Terrace Container Gardening

I have a large terrace with NW exposure and is sheltered by a 6 foot wall. The condo is in the Beach area of Toronto so very close to the lake. I am looking to make an empty space into…

Plants for a Hedge*

I have 4’x4′ posts already cemented and ready for an 8′ tall & 56′ long wood privacy fence but I’ve changed my mind about installing a wooden fence. I am very much interested in some type of a living fence…

Propagating Boston Ivy From Cuttings

I have a cutting of Boston Ivy, from a friend.  I took off the bottom leaves, put the stem in water, and it’s under fluorescent lights 24/7, along with all my vegetable seedlings. Is this the correct way to propagate…

Growing Table Grapes on Arbour*

Hello, I built a pergola in my backyard and I want to plant grapevines on each post (4) and I was wondering if you could advise on what type of vines for table grapes and if I can plant 4…

Ivy from Nova Scotia *

I have tried growing Ivy that I got from my Niece in Nova Scotia. It just grows wild in her shaded back yard. I have tried three times now but as soon as I put it in PEI soil is…

Boston Ivy *

Presently I have Boston Ivy on my garage and I love it. I am erecting a fence along my lot line which will connect or join with my existing fence. I want to cover the new wood fence also with…

North Facing Shrubs *

What shrubs would grow against a north facing wall. This is the back wall of a garage, which is quite empty and I’d like a larger shrubs. The planting area is 9′ wide and 3-4.5′ deep. I think a pyramidal…