Empress Cedar Tree Overall Pale Colour*

  I installed an Empress Cedar into a raised planter last Autumn 2016. It appeared healthy until midsummer this year where it is now definitely a pale unhealthy colour. It was installed with a soaker hose system at the end…

Cedar Hedges*

  We live east just off the island of Montreal. We have a 10-foot high cedar hedge & wish to reduce the height. Can we cut it by 1 foot? 2 feet? Or more without killing the cedars? When is…

Newly Transplanted Cedar Hedge Browning*

I had 2 rows (~200 trees) of 6-7′ Eastern White Cedars planted in my yard ~3 weeks ago. I’m somewhat concerned about the browning that is occurring on the trees. Is this simply transplant shock, or is it possible that…

Slow Growing Rhododendron *

I have had my Rhododendron bush for 5 years and it has barely grown and has buds that haven’t opened. what can I do to help it? It used to be in a shady area but last year I moved…

Japanese Yew yellowing *

In Toronto. Zone 5 – 6. I have three Japanese yews, pyramid shaped planted to be a barrier from public scrutiny. Two are flourishing. Replaced the third twice. The needles yellow and the plant slowly dies. The soil is basically…

Replace Emerald Cedars with something else *

Hello, I am looking for a replacement for emerald cedars, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, zone 7a, clay soil. These were recommended by our landscaper but after three years and drainage issues, and drought, and multiple replacements of emerald cedars, it’s time to…

Fertilizing cedar hedges *

I have a cedar hedge which is well established and was wondering if Miracle-gro 24-8-16 would be ok to use?…

Japenese Boxwood (Grace Hendricks Phillips)*

Hi, Does anyone know which boxwoods are the smallest in height? I’m looking for something to plant in front of my flowers that act as a border. However, I wanted something that does not grow very tall. Is there a…