Chlorosis of plants*

Last year, a rose in my garden had almost white leaves with green veins. That rose did not make it through the winter. A group of seven emerald cedars are characterized by lighter coloured foliage with some small areas dying.…

Globe cedars*

When to prune? About half the cedar is brown and brittle. Should I cut this all off? Where is the best exposure for these trees. I live south east of Edmonton, Alberta.…

Hicks Yews shade tolerant*

Will Hicks Yews grow in shady conditions. If not what type of yew will be tolerant in those conditions. Garden is located in Newmarket ON. They will be planted close to cedars. There will be a little bit of morning…

balcony gardening*

My balcony is north facing and shaded by other buildings so there’s not much I can plant there. I’d like to put a couple of trees in tubs. Can you suggest varieties that can stand the lack of sunlight and…

Plants for a hedge*

Hello, We bought a house in one of Boston, MA suburbs. We’d like to have a hedge (about 6-7 feet tall, full sun) in front of the house to reduce the traffic noise and to have more privacy. The perimeter…

Globe cedar pruned in late fall*

Against my instructions, some overzealous landscape clean up people pruned our formerly gorgeous globe cedar late last fall. Any suggestions as to how to help it rejuvenate? Thank you so much!  …

Alternative to hicks yew*

Want to plant a hedge using hicks yew which would suit conditions, ie (shaded area, well drained soil and formal looking in guelph) but I noticed that berries are poisonous. ..oops I have dogs and grandchildren…can u suggest an alternative…

Tree transplant plugs overwintering*

hi just wondering if conifer tree transplant plugs will overwinter in a unheated hoop house in zone 7a Canada. Keep in mind the trees will still be in the 412 transplant tray and will be sitting above ground…

Upkeep of an old cedar hedge*

The hedge is over 50 years old. Numerous dead branches can be found within the hedge. Is there an advantage to removing them or should the trees be trimmed only from the outside? From the outside it appears to be…