Evergreen fern and goutweed

I am in Toronto. Soil is clay. Garden is full shade. Looking for hardy evergreen fern that grows up to 3’ tall to plant in between euonymus. Also would consider growing them in large fabric planters (to avoid being trampled…

Miscanthus Sinensis ‘Pink Swan’ Maiden Grass

I planted 3 of these ornamental grasses in a planter box on my deck as a privacy screen last spring. I’ve tried a search to learn if these are perennials in Toronto but, can’t find any information. The plant tag…

Combating roots

Wondering if I should move all plants from this garden. I didn’t consider the root system of my cedar hedges when I started this garden a few years back. Now when I dig down even an inch, I am digging…

bay laurel in a pot – brown leaves

I have a bay laurel which I bought last year as a small plant with just a few leaves. It had a large and lively root structure, and grew vigorously outside in a clay pot through last summer. I brought…

Best time for planting Itoh peony bare roots

I’d like to purchase few Itoh peony bare roots as a gift. I’d appreciate your advice on the best time to plant these roots in the garden (not in pots). The garden where these roots will be planted is located…

Sturdy short plants – recommendations

I’d appreciate your advice for types of plants we should consider for our small church garden located at 101 Manor Street in Toronto ( Yonge Eglinton area) This garden was established six or seven (?) years ago by a priest…

Tibetan Bell Flowers

I just saw an image of a this flower and wanted to know if it is possible to grow it here? If it is would like to fine the seeds!…

Overwintering perennials in pots

Hello, this is my first time overwintering several potted forsythia and heucheras in an unheated garage. I want to “force” them to bloom late April for a nice container effect by our front porch. These potted plants seem to be…