When can I dig these up to move them?

Hi. I have a little juniper seedling, a flowering quince and a katsura seedling that I’d like to dig up to move and grow someplace else. When is the best time to dig them… fall or early spring? Thanks. –…

Linden Trees with aphids

Hi. We have several linden trees on our property and all seem to be dropping a lot of sap, as well as now attracting a lot of wasps. The trees are quite large, 30′ plus in height. Is there a…

Dawyck Purple Beech – cracked bark

Hi there – I live in Toronto (mid town), and planted a purple beech tree about 3 years back (early Spring). Last year the bark started to crack at the base and I thought that was the tree trunk growing.…

Magnolia

Hi Is it possible to grow a magnolia grandiflora (southern evergreen) in Toronto?…

Rose of Sharon in full bloom – when to cut back?

My ROS this year has done really well. ( lots rain and afternoon sun ) The flowers are in full bloom. The bush has become quite big, and I find the branches become droopy after strong winds and heavy rain.…

Sweet Bay magnolia leaves are yellow

Hi. My sweet bay magnolia’s leaves are very yellow… with faint green in the centre (see photo). I’m sure it’s lacking something in the soil. Would you be able to tell me what to ad? It’s growing in full sun…

Hard Pruning Large Overgrown Lilac shrub/tree

Hello I understand that it’s possible to rejuvenate old lilacs by hard pruning them to about 8″ from the ground. I read that the best time to do this is March/April – before the growing season begins. I’m sure this…

Boxwood bushes are dying

This Summer, my hedge is dying. It started on one side and continued all the way around. It is pretty much died. I first thought it’s because it needs water so I diligently watered it every other day but it…

Panicle Hydrangea Yellow Leaves

I got this hydrangea last year, and I planted in a pot outdoor. It was blooming well last year, and the leaf growth has been pretty good this year. However, the leaves were gradually turning yellow since it started to…