Characteristics of powdery mildew
Powdery mildew is a common fungal disease that infects a broad spectrum of plants, including trees and shrubs, perennials, grasses, fruits and vegetables. It is not a single disease but is caused by a group of…
Characteristics of tar spot
Maple tar spot is a common fungal disease caused by three related fungi in the genus Rhytisma. The symptoms may vary slightly depending on the strain of the fungus but all three fungi produce dark, slightly…
Ive noticed 2 “branches have come up in the centre of my fern. They are very dark in colour and are not opening like the other fronds. You can see in the attached picture that the smaller of the two…
I have a question on pollinating a mustang cherry plum .I have read that you need one of two pollinators.compass cherry plum or sapalta. My question do I have any other choice ? Would a nanking cherry ( prunus tomentosa)…
Hello! Our neighbours are replacing the retaining wall that divides our properties. It currently has an old privet hedge and a (leaning) fence that provide privacy between the yards. Their contractor says the hedge will be lost so we are…
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I am planning to get Japanese maples for my garden. I am particularly drawn towards a fast-growing variety called “Seiryu.” and maybe some smaller purple-leaf varieties. However, I’ve learned recently that squirrels have the habit of stripping the bark…
We have recently moved into a house with a very small backyard and there are 2 shrubs places in very awkward positions and need to be moved.
They are both about 6 feet tall. One is a weeping Nootka cypress…
Hello, I have recently purchased a house in Toronto with a small backyard. In 3 corners of the backyard leaning against the fence are 3 tall mature cedars (about 2 stories tall – they go higher than my second floor…
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…
