Container Pots over Winter

How should I overwinter empty containers used for vegetables and annuals. I have covered the surface with plastic garbage bags in the past, thinking this protects the soil over the winter. Then just left them on the ground on my…

Little white worms in my Leaf Mould

I’ve been cooking some Leaf Mold since last fall to use in an area where I had to take a tree out this fall. (verticillium). I dug up all the plants around the tree in October and replanted them with…

Compacted soil under grass lawn

Hello, we have had difficulty growing grass for many years. We believe the issue stems from the earth being compacted. We have patches where the grass refuses to grow. The soil is baked solid. We do not have grubs nor…

Hicks Yew Light Green

Hi, I have a lot of hicks yews. They’re in their third year now (of being planted in our yard) and haven’t gotten any more water than usual this summer, but a few here and there have been going light…

Wood Ash

Where to buy Wood Ash for garden uses in Toronto ?…

POOR BACKYARD GROWTH

I live near Lake Ontario with a small yard with large tree.  There is a raised garden against the back fence. Have never been able to establish plants for any period of time except a burning bush. A lilac bush…

Sweet Bay magnolia leaves are yellow

Hi. My sweet bay magnolia’s leaves are very yellow… with faint green in the centre (see photo). I’m sure it’s lacking something in the soil. Would you be able to tell me what to ad? It’s growing in full sun…

Carrots

Why do my carrots look like this……

Amending poor soil

My small front garden soil needs amending.  I got some compost from the city but would like to know what type of soil to buy (black earth, triple mix etc…) and what ratio should I use with the city compost?…

Maintaining blueberry potting-soil pH

Hello, Thank you very much for answering my previous question. One more question I have is, how do I keep the potting-soil/growing medium for blueberries low in pH (acidic) over the months and years? As I understand the soil loses…