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…

Emerald Cedars and regular large cedars*

Hi there, I have a mature row of regular cedars that are about 14 ft tall. They get sun all day. I was wondering if I could plant a row of emerald cedars in front of these so we have…

Paving Near Mature Hemlock Trees*

I have many hemlock trees on my property. I am concerned about paving/landscaping around them due to their shallow roots. Will the compaction of putting in a driveway and interlocking walkway damage them. They have suffered quite a bit due…

Tree in Edward’s Gardens*

Hello! I have a question about identifying a tree I saw when I went for a walk in Edward’s Gardens last week. I called the park and they suggested I email you for help identifying it. I entered the park…

Transplanting Field Cut Burlap Bagged Hicksii Yews*

I live in Oakville and planted some field cut burlap bagged yews that I would like to move to another location. Some were planted in August 2013 and some in August 2014. Would they be okay to transplant anytime/or a…

Dog urine on Cedar bushes*

Hello there, My daughter and her dog lives with us at the present time. Unfortunately, my daughter has allowed her male dog to pee quite often on our cedar bushes. A lot of the leaves have turned black. Is there…

Emerald cedars*

I wrapped my trees last winter with orange snow fencing to protect them from the deer. When I unwrapped them this spring they all appear to be dying. Will they recover?…

Container Grown Emerald Cedars*

Hi, I planted some 6′ container grown Emerald Cedars a little over 2 years ago (August 2013) and although they have not turned brown, they simply haven’t grown much. The only thing I can think of is that I know…