Search Results for: lavender

Balcony flowering shrubs and evergreens

Hello, I live at Danforth and Victoria Park in a condo on the 12 floor. I have a very large L shaped balcony with north west exposure so lots of sunlight. The railings are glass so again lots of light.…

Hardening off/delay planting

I am wondering your advice regarding when I should be hardening off my plants. Ideally I’d like to be hardening them off now to prep to get them into the ground but it’s been so cold outside I’m worried I…

Phlox and powdery mildew

Lavender colored phlox grows in mostly clay soil develops mildew each year. It is in a sunny area not over watered. How can I prevent this?…

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.…

Starting a balcony garden – no previous experience

Hi there, good afternoon! I would like to add some plants to my balcony (87 sqf; ~13ft by 6.7ft), with the objective of adding privacy (building nearby) and adding some green! See floor plan attached. I live in the 11th…

Overwintering plants

Hi, I would like to know what to do about these plants over winter. Blackberry – just planted it this summer, will it survive winter? or do I need to dig it out? Lavender – understand that it can survive…

Planting under a French Ivory Lilac Tree

I created a flower bed under a French Ivory Lilac Tree. I cleared the grass and put in a foot and a half of triple mix soil. I planted hostas, bleeding hearts, Jacob’s ladder, coral bells in the shady area…

Greenery/Shrubs for Shade and Tough Soil

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I have a spot in my back garden in Toronto (south facing), it is about 6-8ft by 2ft. It is under a big tree and next to my neighbour’s…

Allium Colours

Hello, I love alliums and am considering adding some purple ones to my garden. There are several purple varieties that are near-identical, except for the hue. I’ve noticed that some alliums are more lilac/lavender in colour whereas others are more…