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Puppy proof fabric planter for spring bulbs>

I have a new puppy rampaging round the garden. Spring planting is now problematic. What do you think of my planting in fabric planter – daffs and tulips – that I can move around?…

Spring bulbs

Hi, I am new in Toronto [ Scarborough ]. I do not have much of a yard. I want to know if I can plant bulbs in containers that are on glass enclosed porch and bring them inside house during…

Bulbs and irrigation conundrum

the companion perennials (planted right next to the bulb) are watered by drip. poor bulbs – they are too . sad … soggy … bulbs…

Dahlia in pot

I planted my dahlia in pot in late May. Have used liquid fertilizer 15-30-15 every 3 weeks. It is grown in sunny spot for + 7 hours of sun. Been moving the pot to sunny area . However, it has…

Overwintering amaryllis

Hi Toronto Master Gardeners, I have had my amaryllis growing in the garden during the summer. They have very big leaves now. I will soon be bringing them indoors to overwinter them. Can you please tell me how I bring…

Lilies – buds not developing into blooms

I’ve had full orange blooms on these lilies for approximately seven summers. This year the buds have seemed to dry up and I can see there will be no blooms (maybe one exempted). Can you suggest what might have happened…

Dahlias with tip burn

Dear Master Gardeners, I started some dahlia bulbs in February. They are about a foot tall now but still in their pots. I have had them outside on the deck, hardening off for a few weeks. There have been nights…