Hyacinth Vines + Seed Collection*
I planted some hyacinth vines in my garden this year and they are now producing seed pods. Do I pick those pods now and dry them indoors or wait until they wither on the vine ?…
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Aristolochia macrophylla: Dutchmans Pipe— where to buy? *
Always a recommended Native Vine but I can’t find where to buy it. Toronto resident…
Walkway Garden Design *
I’m looking for some flower/plant ideas for a little walkway on the side of the house. Last year I put some impatiens that grew for a bit and then started to collapse, I found out of the fungus latter. I’m…
Wisteria Pruning *
It is late Oct and we did not prune our wisteria once this year. The green vines are taking over the staircase railing. It has been a very warm summer and fall. Is it too late to cut back the…
Climbing Clematis pruning *
I have 3 varietals of climbing Clematis X: (a) The President; (b) EVpc035, Reflections; (c) Evipo062 Zara (Dwarf). They all say to “prune hard’ in spring. Please define “hard”, to the ground? above the ground? And “spring”, I assume once…
Ivy from Nova Scotia *
I have tried growing Ivy that I got from my Niece in Nova Scotia. It just grows wild in her shaded back yard. I have tried three times now but as soon as I put it in PEI soil is…
Boston Ivy *
Presently I have Boston Ivy on my garage and I love it.
I am erecting a fence along my lot line which will connect or join with my existing fence.
I want to cover the new wood fence also with…
North Facing Shrubs *
What shrubs would grow against a north facing wall. This is the back wall of a garage, which is quite empty and I’d like a larger shrubs. The planting area is 9′ wide and 3-4.5′ deep. I think a pyramidal…
Wisteria Tree or Vine *
Is there a difference between a wisteria vine & tree? I have been trying to find out where to purchase a tree, as I have seen pictures. Yet am always directed back to the vine. Any info would be appreciated…
Ivy *
For many years ivy has flourished on my large house. Now, the ivy continues to grow well on the west facing side of my house. However from the right center of the house, and all along the east side of…