Parts of my roses, where the dirt I hilled them with for winter has washed away, have started sprouting. Should I un-hill the rest of the rose plants now due to the unseasonably warm weather?…
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I noticed my rose bushes and apple trees have started budding (Feb 26, 2024). This is 1-2 months earlier than usual, presumably due to our El Niño winter.
Normally I’d prune my roses when the buds start popping…
I live in Leaside, and plan on adding bobo hydrangea to my garden. I have provided a nursery with a list of perennials I plan on incorporating. I was advised that the hydrangea would essentially be a “stick” when I…
Hello I am looking for some information about growing willow grasses to be used for weaving large pieces.…
Hello, this is my first time overwintering several potted forsythia and heucheras in an unheated garage. I want to “force” them to bloom late April for a nice container effect by our front porch. These potted plants seem to be…
Hi, I had planted Hydrangea 2 years ago. They were blooming while I got them, and continued to bloom all summer.
The leafs dropped in fall and I didn’t pruned the stem as this particular hydrangea has bloom in old…
Hi Everytime I think I have found “The Plant” for my privacy hedge I read about a problem with it ie bug, rust etc. I want to get privacy from my neighbours house and windows. Their house is within less…
I have a climber rose called China Rose in a raised structure in front of my garage. Seems neglected by previous homeowner. Such beautiful red blooms. Climber only approx 2-1/2 ft tall. Do I prune now ? Dont want to…
I’m inquiring about a Ninebark, Moffat Blue Juniper, Hydrangeas and European Beech. These plants are all on 8th floor of terrace with south west facing lake Ontario. It gets very windy so should I also mulch the pots for insulation?…
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My lilac tree is not looking very well. Many leaves are turning purple – starting from the edges – and curling and drooping. The problem is worse at the top of the tree. Any ideas on what I…