Good afternoon, could I hire a master gardener for a 30 minute consultation? I do not need any labour done, but would appreciate help identifying plants and getting pruning guidance. Wr have moved into a very overgrown property which needs…
We are very lucky to have a 75′ rather steep hill in our back yard, part of a small ridge in East Toronto. East facing with many mature trees, it’s already a place where lots of birds and other critters…
Hello,
I live in zone 5b. We recently had a sump pump installed and the discharge water pumps out beneath our deck into a raised bed beside the deck, that used to house a dwarf Korean lilac. Needless to say…
Had three Carol Mackie in front of basement window. Lost on lest year, now the other two are close. They got root rot and are opening up in the middle, falling open. Age is 7 years. See photo #1
Also…
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I am looking to plant some columnar privacy trees or cedars near a swale in a new subdivision. Swale is not major, has some standing water from time to time and is along back of property line. Soil is…
Can see clarify Toronto climate zone – (see attachment from your website)? I live in the upper beaches .…
I am interested in growing a topiary. I have plan on using a three foot lollipop shaped form in a container. I was wondering if you could tell me which kind of Ivy is the fastest growing and the least…
Can you recommend someone who is skilled at pruning topiaries? I have a spiral topiary that I’ve had pruned by a couple of different landscape companies but I’ve been disappointed in the results. I have no problem with paying a…
Hi folks,
I live in the Rouge Hills area of Scarborough. The south side of my house has a steep hill. Unfortunately the grass seems to grow fairly well there and is very difficult to mow as I get older.…
Is it possible to cap a sprinkler head that is aimed at a tree trunk and causing the tree to fail?
If so, what precautions need to be taken to avoid the system freezing and cracking during the winter?
As…
