Planting under a Horse Chestnut Tree

Hello! I have a horse chestnut tree in my backyard and nothing grows under it. I’ve tried dozens of types of shade-tolerant plants, just to have them all die. I thought it was because of the lack of light, but…

Soil for Container Gardening?

I live in a condominium in downtown Toronto. The landscape company installed triple mix into 2 cubic ft. containers. We are planning on growing perennials like Japanese maple, lily, etc. And annual flowers and vegetables. I think the soil is…

Cutting Back Butterfly Bush

Can I cut back my butterflybush like we do perennials so they don’t get to tall? If so do I just nip out the latest shoot from the main stem? and when do I do it?…

Gardening/Landscaping Ideas

Hi there, first of thanks so much for your time, really appreciate it. We recently bought a house and it has a small lawn and a very tiny strip of land in the back after deck and on the side…

Creeping thyme

Hi, I live in Niagara and want to plant creeping thyme in the vineyard at the base of the vines. 1. to provide a bee friendly environment and 2. to prevent tall weeds around the vine. It would need to…

Growing Hydrangeas

Hi, I have moved to a new house (Markham area) and for the first time, I have planted 2 ‘Endless Summer’ hydrangea plants on May 4th 2017 in my backyard. How do I keep them healthy? I have added Miracle…

Garden Suggestions

I live at Keele and Eglinton. More of a clay surface soil.  The garden looks a hell of a lot better than when I moved here 12 years ago. Both gardens I am trying to beautify are located in full…

Japenese Boxwood (Grace Hendricks Phillips)*

Hi, Does anyone know which boxwoods are the smallest in height? I’m looking for something to plant in front of my flowers that act as a border. However, I wanted something that does not grow very tall. Is there a…

Moving a Garden in the Fall*

Hello :) I have a time-sensitive question and would greatly appreciate your help. We are moving within the next couple of weeks from the suburbs to the country side. We did not expect to move so I had my garden…

Unusual Tree Behaviour *

Good Evening, I am delighted to learn that Master Gardeners is a resource for our questions. ( I am hoping to study the course myself in a few years ) I live in Moore Park, and have a shade garden…