I have built flower boxes, using stone, that follow the steps at grade leading to my backyard at the side of my house. I have 5 flower boxes in all.
The first two are 3.5 x 3.5 feet square.
The…
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…
Gently sweep accumulated snow upwards. Do not shake or bang on branches; they break more easily when frozen. It’s best to let the ice melt naturally, although on small evergreens, you could pour warm, not hot, water over the plants,…
Hi Please see attached photo of my small backyard garden. It’s a small space, and at both ends of the garden I had two emerald cedars, one of which started drying out ( I learned their root system is sensitive).…
Will ferns grow under these conditions?
My small front and sloped garden produces zero growth to plants in general. There is a huge ugly pine tree planted that cannot be removed. None of the plants seem to grow at all…
We have old Austrian Pines and a honey locust that will probably die within five years. Right now, there is shade and some privacy from their trunks. What shrubs or small trees can we plant in their shadow that would…
I am going to re-pot my now-6.5′ Cedar trees on my open patio. I have – somewhat unbelievably! – managed to keep them alive in small pots for 4 years!!
I have now got them big plastic planters (37cm*37cm* 57cm…
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I’m looking to plant several small trees/shrubs on my north facing balcony that gets a fair amount of indirect light. I’m wondering what options are best for looks, privacy and low maintenance ie less pruning.
Lastly, any tips on…
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I have a small backyard with very active neighbours that run a daycare. While i do have a 6ft wooden fence…its almost like not having one when my deck is 3ft high. Im trying to find some small trees…