Gardening Opportunities

Hello, I’m sure this isn’t a usual question but I live in the Uk with both UK and Canadian Citizenship. I currently work on a private estate and have a Royal Horticultural Society Level 2 in horticultural practice but want…

Sloping gardens *

Eight years ago, we built garden to avoid mowing steep-sloping, east-facing front yard. Sun is an issue. I planted Kitten’s Eye iris, daylilies, Siberian iris and Brilliant sedum, along with some creeping blue-flowered veronica, variegated hosta and ground phlox at…

Native Garden for School *

Can you recommend someone that the school can hire to design a native garden at their school. There is an existing garden that is being re-located and some assistance as to where this should go would be greatly appreciated.…

Walkway Garden Design *

I’m looking for some flower/plant ideas for a little walkway on the side of the house. Last year I put some impatiens that grew for a bit and then started to collapse, I found out of the fungus latter. I’m…

Small Specimen Trees *

Any suggestions for a front-yard tree, only a metre or two from the north side or our house in average soil? It gets 2-4 hours of direct sun in the late afternoon in the summer. Drainage is fine. Ideally, it…

English Garden*

Hi, I have a garden that is 25 foot long and a depth of 5-6 feet. I would love to have it resemble an old english garden. Can you possibly suggest some plants? It is full sun, and runs along…

Grass Alternative by Sidewalk*

Hi there I have a patch of grass, this is section of lawn that is between the curb and sidewalk. This patch sits on the property line between my neighbour and me. I’m looking for something to replace the grass.…

Plants for a Hedge*

I have 4’x4′ posts already cemented and ready for an 8′ tall & 56′ long wood privacy fence but I’ve changed my mind about installing a wooden fence. I am very much interested in some type of a living fence…

Raised Framed Garden Beds*

I would like to speak to someone who has experience in creating raised framed garden beds. It’s for a community garden project. I am helping by consulting on what  to grow in the way of herbs and low maintenance plants.…

Diamond Trellis Vines*

Greetings! I love the look of Vines grown on a trellis in a diamond shape. Go to: www.google.ca/search?q=training+english+ivy+trellis&espv=2&biw=1745&bih=885&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi6rqPY6MzRAhXs6IMKHbaABDsQsAQIJg&dpr=1.1&gws_rd=ssl#imgrc=g2pnOaRmGetY3M%3A or click here. This was originally made popular in France but now it can be seen everywhere. I would love to…