Ask Categories: Evergreens; Native

Can these Cedars be saved from snow damage?

These two ornamental cedars leaned over during a heavy snowfall. Can they be saved? Are they at the end of their lives? Planted in 2004 and grew quickly to about 10m tall.…

Hemlock woolly adelgid

What is Hemlock woolly adelgid? What are the initial signs of infection? Are there any treatment options if I find out that my hemlocks are infected?…

Privacy Bush/Flowers

Hi there, We are looking to plant a bush, flowers, etc along our 20 foot chain link fence in our backyard. The area gets sun in the summer from about 10am-4 pm. We want to plant something that offers alot…

Why do my trees look like this?

Hello, In May of this year, I had a line of 10 feet cedars put in at my house. I live in Toronto, the ground is clay. There is some blockage of sun from a tree nearby. My cedars have…

Mature Cedar Turning Yellow

Hi I have mature cedars which are suddenly filled with Spider Web and Moth, I keep removing the spider webs and they keep coming back. I usually Fertilize them with 30-10-10 from April to Sep but I noticed this year…

Planting on ant hill

Hello, I have an ant hill in a dry sunny spot of my garden that is not in the way. Having decided to live with it, I wonder if there are any plants, preferably natives, that will thrive on top.…

Drought/heat tolerant shade tree

Hello, what would you suggest as a drought and heat tolerant tree to provide shade to 2nd story of south facing house. Frontage 40′ wide and about about 40-50′ from street to house. Thank you…

Boxwood planted close to house’s foundation

Hello, I have 2 boxwoods that are about 5 feet tall planted close to the foundation of the house. These have been planted by our predecessors and were already there when we bought the house 3 years ago. I have…

Living on a busy street

Hello, I live near a busy street and concerned about the vehicular pollution. Could you please advice on what trees I could grow along my property to reduce the impact. Thank you!…