Optimum Filler for Downspout Extension into Garden?

I had a downspout gutter extension installed into a west end Toronto garden but was alarmed when Hosta buds sprouted, since they grow to four feet high. Unless I uproot the buds, the gutter could be raised so high that…

Root depth of eastern white cedars

Hi there! In the last year we purchased a house that has eastern white cedars bordering our small backyard (18’ x 15’ of green space). It was mainly bare with a small patch of grass, many weeds and a few…

garden centre question

You might want to steer away from recommending a favourite garden centre. So here’s another approach: what do you look for in a good garden centre? Thanks for as many tips as you can give!…

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…

Bamboo Hedge

Hi, good afternoon. My company has an ongoing project to build a new house in Toronto and my client requested a special hedge. He wants Mature Bamboo tree, if possible higher than 10′ foot tall for a linear hedge of…

Which side of a fence is exposure measured on?

I have a fence which faces southwest. The fence is a relatively open board construction, so the stems will definitely grow through toward the sun. If I plant the rose on the shadier side (i.e. the northeast side) is light…

Horticultural advice for a large townhouse community

Greetings, As an avid gardener, I have a request. I currently reside in a large townhouse community in Toronto, with approximately 28 acres of land. What is the possibility of tapping into the expertise and experience of one of TMG’s…