Hypertufa *
I have a hypertufa planter with perennials in it. How do I overwinter it?…
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Invasive Roots in Garden beds *
Hi there,
I have moved into a new house last winter and was eager to get the garden going. I built five raised garden beds and filled them with quality triple mix. While some plants thrived, others – like all…
Growing roses in containers*
I read in the Q&A that with proper protection, roses can survive Toronto’s winter. My home is at Leslie and south of Steele. However when I bought 8 floribundas roses from Sheridan garden, the advice is it will not survive…
Planting Lantana Standards*
I have purchased new planters with a water reservoir system(Mayne brand). YouTube has suggestions for filling the cavity with a first layer of chunky pine bark mulch, then potting soil, lastly more pine bark mulch. My Lantanas will be living…
Potted Emerald Cedars for Roof top Terrace?*
I am looking to build a privacy screen for the rooftop terrace which needs about 15′ of cover.
I was wondering if I can grow 5′-6′ Emerald Cedars in container pots? The containers I’m looking at are trough shaped 36″…
Best plants to attract butterflies*
What are the best plants to attract butterflies to my tiny, south-facing balcony garden in downtown Toronto. I have been growing herbs and vegetables in containers and would also like to have plants to attract butterflies?
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