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City of Toronto Tree on my small front lot

I have a small (approx 15′ x 15′) front lot on which I have cultivated a butterfly and bee friendly garden and on which the City plans to plant a tree this spring. I’d prefer something slow growing that will…

Small ornamental tree for city backyard

I want to plant a small ornamental tree in my back garden.  I live in Toronto (Leslieville) in a small semi-detached house, my back garden is 15ft wide and 40ft long facing west backing into a lane way.  My neighbor…

Soil volcano around tree

Hi, I just came to know that putting soil around your tree is not good. Now, what should I do to fix it. I can see small roots in the soil. Should I contact the city if yes, then what…

Replacing City trees that have died

Hi. As you know the City of Toronto plants a tree in every front yard. My brother had a 60+’ high Little Leaf Linden that died in his small front yard. Since it was a city tree the city cut…

Box Tree Moth: A Toronto Master Gardeners Garden Guide

Toronto is the epicentre of a North American infestation of the box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Walker). The arrival of this invasive pest was officially announced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency in November 2018. The moth crossed into the…

Yellow Wood Tree

The city is putting a tree in my yard (city property). I want something small. They suggested a Yellow Wood. Do you recommend this tree for a small space? I read that the fruits are smelly. Is that true? Thank…

Need privacy for small backyard

Hello, I live in Paris, Ontario and built a new home in a typical city lot subdivision. My back yard is very small with nearly no privacy beyond a 6ft fence. The rear neighbors have two-storey homes that can easily…

Sudden die off of Smoke Tree

I planted a Smoke Tree in my front yard in the Dufferin and Bloor area of Toronto about 10 years ago. It has done tremendously well, and is probably close to 30 feet tall..absolutely spectacular when in bloom. It is…