Hello, I have a 200 sq ft terrace that is partially shaded (sun between 9:30 am -2 pm). Using containers I want to create a privacy “wall” of about 10-12 ft wide using plants that will grow as tall as…
The name “geranium” is often given to two members of the geranium family (Geraniaceae). However, the name really belongs to only one of them – the hardy perennial geranium, also known as a cranesbill (Geranium). The other geranium is a…
The fence around one side of my pool is about 10feet tall and I’d like to find something I could put into a planter that might cover most of that height ( the pool is surrounded by concrete pads.) Any…
Something is eating my hosta leaves and has spread to a nearby obedience plant, as well as potato ivy and geranium leaves in a planter. What is it and what is the remedy? Thanks!…
Hi Toronto Master Gardeners! I am a graduate student completely new to gardening and would like to please seek your advice on my very first gardening project in terms of (A) planter construction and (B) correct plant selection. I have…
Our condo building in Hamilton has two 20” planters at our front entrance which we plant out with annuals. These planters are on the north side, under an overhang, in total shade. They’re also subject to strong winds. The soil…
Hello,
I’m inquiring about proper soil preparation for planting the following:
1. yew hedge
2. japans maples
3. bobo hydrangea,
4. japanese blood grass, all gold hakoni grass, sunrise hosts, peonies, clematis etc.
Our soil is layered as follows:
1.…
I’ve been in my home for over 10 years and never seen this plant before. This year it is everywhere in my front garden. It seems to be doing well in both sun and shade though the garden is mostly…
I can’t seem to find Virginia creeper’s or Boston Ivy at garden centres in the east side of Toronto. Anyone know where I can buy them?…
I am interested in advice on a beautiful plant that will mature and cover the wall by climbing. It is for an area that receives a lot of sun but little water (because it is sheltered from rain by the…
