Coverage for back fence of garden

Hello I was advised that planting an additional 2 climbing hydrangea vines into the back flower bed of my southern-facing tree-shaded back garden (see image attached) would fill the beds and offer good coverage making the fencing not so obvious…

Clematis sudden leaf death

  I came home from a few days away to find my Jackmanii clematis covered in dead leaves and buds with a few bits of new growth. It’s been well watered and the base looks ok. My first thought is…

Suggestions for Climbing Roses for Backyard

Hi there, I would like to plant a series of climbing roses along a backyard fence and looking for any suggested varieties that: 1) Are fast-growing 2) Repeat/continuous flowering 3) Relatively hardy / easy to grow and maintain in Toronto…

Disease of a grape tree

Hi. I have a grape tree, and it looks like there is a disease spreading. Pictures attached. Can you please help me find a solution to the problem? Is there any home remedy? Sorry I couldn’t attach more than 1…

Diamantina Clematis

Help!!, My 3 year old dementia is loaded with beautiful flowers in a pot on our south w facing terrace. It overwinter well and is blooming well, but suddenly some of the leaves are turning brown black and you the…

Dog-friendly climbing vine on balcony

Hello! I’m not sure if what am looking for even exists after quite a bit of research, but for anyone up for the challenge(!): We’re looking for a climbing vine that does well in containers, survives the winter and, most…

Controlling clematis height

Hello I grow several well established clematis up a 4 foot by 10 foot trellis. All 4 want to grow tall while I want them to be bushier upto 4 foot high. Is it a good idea to clip the…

Suitable vine for balcony

I want to grow fast-growing vine to cover my west facing balcony wall. Which type of vine is best without being overly invasive? I have tried moon flower with a supporting structure. while the moon flower took hold but it…

Japanese Wisteria- how and when to prune

Hello Master Gardener, My Japanese Wisteria is approximately 7.5 feet tall. It faces west, but the garden has south east exposure. This is the second year producing seed pods. How can I prune and when. Also, are the seeds usable?…

Wisteria vine on house

Hi, I’m buying a brick exterior home that’s painted white. I dream of planting a large wisteria in the front so that the vine can go up the exterior of the house and produce beautiful purple flowers each spring. Can…