Bordeaux Mixture or Lime Sulphur?*

I’ve been reading about dormant sprays for fruit trees, and it seems the two main options are a mix of dormant oil and lime sulphur, or Bordeaux mixture. I have apple, nectarine, and quince trees that are young and I…

Starting a Garden in Winter*

I am a journalism student at Humber College working on an assignment on starting gardens in winter. Can someone provide information on this particularly the benefits of starting in winter? Also, I’ve heard that fruit trees in the GTA are…

Powdery mildew on ornamental plants

Characteristics of powdery mildew  Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that infects a broad spectrum of plants, including trees and shrubs, perennials, grasses, fruits and vegetables. It is not a single disease but is caused by a group of…

Plants For A Garden

Hello, I have a question about what type of plants to plant in a garden that is 75% to full sun exposure with loamy soil. I need three plants that are upright pyramidal coniferous evergreen trees that are 5-6m in…