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Prefer hydrangea Paniculata tree

I have a 5 years old hydrangea Paniculata tree(peegee). Year after year it has been beautiful. I prune it q early spring but this year no leaf appeared and we are in latter June now. It was fertilized on spring…

Bobo hydrangea spacing

I want to plant a row of 6-7 Bobo hydrangeas to form a low hedge on a terraced retaining wall. I want them to have a hedge look that the plants grow into each other a bit, instead of seeing…

Yellowing of leaves on a climbing hydrangea

I have two climbing hydrangeas on the north wall of my Toronto house, one on either side of a window. The dry soil conditions adjacent to the house apply to both. The one on the east, planted probably 30 years…

Acidic soil perennials and other questions

Hello, I need recommendations for the following plants: 1. Flowering perennials to grow in acidic soil conditions. I already have hydrangeas. 2. Indoor airy focal plants for planters 3. Unique plants that would drape down in an indoor planter 4.…

Morning Glory colour change

Does the colour of morning glories change according to the soil chemistry, as some hydrangeas do? For years I’ve planted morning glories against the wall in my front garden (I’m in Toronto). I love the big Heavenly Blue ones. I…

Shrubs for shade

Hello, we have a bare area near a low fence that we were hoping to plant a shrub for privacy. Unfortunately the area is very shaded (no direct sun) due to two large cedars in our yard and a very…

New gardener

Hello, I am new to gardening. Just started last year with lavender, asiatic lilies and hydrangeas(my favorite). This year I got floribunda rose tree, bee balm, some hostas. I want to learn more and grow more perennials that bloom flowers.…

mulch

Hi! I’m looking for the best mulch for my flower beds, in terms of keeping moisture in, weeds out and keeping the soil healthy. Mostly I have shrubs, i.e. Annabelle and Peegee hydrangeas, emerald cedars, lilacs, bleeding hearts, hostas, ferns.…

Planting Between Pyramid Cedar

Front of house, under a maple tree, against sandy soil foundation. Previous try’s included Annabelle hydrangeas, bobo hydrangeas, and now limelight’s…. all have not done well. Colour palette is rose. Other plants include, potentillia(white) PeeGee tree, burning bush, day lily(dusty…