Box Tree Moth

I followed an OMAFRA slide presentation and I’m certain I have Cydalima perspectalis infesting my boxwood hedge. Is it too late to spray BTK? I can’t see any caterpillars but there are a few hibernariums? I’m not a resident of…

Japanese beetles

To my horror a large section of my garden and nearby lawn has an infestation of Japanese beetles, on leaves, on stems, on root areas and in the soil. The soil is clay like – in the Beach/Scarborough area and…

Diseased tree and plant beneath it

Hello, We have a huge maple ( Norway?) which shades a rock garden on a hill in the backyard. We live in Scarborough southwest 1.4 kms from the lake. This year most of the leaves have a raised bump as…

Ants and newly planted white pine

Hello. We just had a beautiful young eastern white pine professionally planted this past spring (150CM wire basket). The tree has been watered and cared for. It does have a small aphid problem. I have been able to periodically hose…

Wasp free garden

I am severely allergic to bee and wasps and live close to the TBG. I have a small West-facing patio garden with a raised bed. What plants will not attract and will repel wasps?…

String of Pearls Problem

Hello, I have a string of pearls plant that I purchased in late July. I have it in a southeast window that has a gazebo on the deck. It came in a plastic hanging pot. I have noticed new growth…

House Plant Benjamina Ficus

                    My Benjamina Ficus developed white soft balls at the back of the leaves and they started falling. I took it outside, pruned it severely, hosed it thoroughly, and sprayed the…

Japanese Maple issues

Hello, I am in Zone 5 and this Japanese maple has been planted in this location for 4 years. We have a French drain that diverts the roof rain water away from this area. However, this summer the rainfall has…