I have a very large maple tree on my front lawn. It is hard to maintain grass so I covered part of the lawn with soaked cardboard then shovelled 2-3 inches of mixed soil on top. My questions are: 1.…
I have very heavy clay soil. While I am adding raised beds for vegetables, I have areas that are mostly shade and no grass grows there. What plants/ ground covers can I plant on that shaded clay soil?…
I am inToronto backing onto a ravine connected to the Don Valley.
I have clay soil with average moisture in shade.
I want to create a privacy/ sound barrier along the back of my yard as there is a path…
I am growing food for a Wild Organic Study, see WildOrganicStudy.com. Some plants like Jerusalem Artichoke, Groundnut, and Hog Peanut are plants with vines and tuber and will take over.
What is a good way to grow them in a…
I have a small yard with a large maple tree, and I’d very much like to have some ground cover under it for my young child to play. I’ve tried all manner of sod, shade-grown grass seeds, adding topsoil, yet…
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My garden is located at north east Scarborough. The soil seems to be compacted clay but I have been amending it with compost and mulch. I am trying to grow a native garden, it’s quite young, only two years…
Did you know that some common plants can escape from your garden and become invasive in the city ravines? A Toronto Master Gardener will bring some examples of these plants and discuss alternative plants to grow instead.…
Did you know that some common plants can escape from your garden and negatively impact our city ravines and community green spaces? A Toronto Master Gardener will help you identify commonly available invasive plants, discuss what it means when plants…
Hi there, I’m looking for nurseries within the GTA area, ideally in Toronto, that specialize or carry native plants (not seeds). It could be either nurseries open to the public or wholesale nurseries as we are ordering large quantities. Do…
