Weigila shrub has no growth showing yet

Hi, I transplanted a very large Wiegla shrub the year before last. Last year it looked be struggling and never bloomed. This year I see no growth on it yet my other Wiegla bushes all have growth already. Is there…

Rose of Sharon (Purple Ruffles) Hibiscus syriacus

My neighbour gave me two ROS plants in original pots from a nursery before moving out last summer. I left them on my deck and they lost their leaves in the Fall. To avoid them freezing I brought them inside…

Burning Bush, Euonymus alatus

I accidentally killed my burning bushes by putting miracle grow stakes in the ground last fall. Can I plant replacements this Spring? Will the soil be safe to plant them in?…

Doublefile viburnums

Thank you for reading my question. I am wondering what you might advise when it comes to doublefile viburnums. I do not think they have been noted as invasive in Ontario but there are some places in the U.S. where…

Hydrangea care and planting outdoors

I just bought this hydrangea (pls see photo) at Costco. The temperatures here in Toronto aren’t as warm as a couple of weeks ago and I’m wondering when I can put it outdoors on my porch. The tag says Hydrangea…

Un-hilling roses in Spring 2024

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?…

Early rose budding 2024- when to prune?

Hi there, 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…

Bobo Panicle Hydrangea

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…

Willow grass for weaving

Hello I am looking for some information about growing willow grasses to be used for weaving large pieces.…