Using Dead Cedar Foliage as Mulch*

I am confused about the uses of fallen cedar foliage. My neighbor and I share a boundary cedar hedge (7 foot high, 20+ years old, zone 5, semi-arid climate, clay soil). The hedge is healthy and drops the normal amount…

Garden Chemicals*

Hello, Could you please tell me where I might be able to – get my garden soil tested – purchase gypsum and elemental sulphur  …

Soil removal area*

Small Downtown backyard. Want to fill with limestone and gravel, so that paving stones are placed, and have potted plants. Would like to know who can take soil. Have tried the bin or bag method, however lane way cannot be…

Mold in bag of plant soil*

I left a bag of potting soil in the sun for a month.  When I opened it there was mold on the soil.  Is it still safe to use the soil for houseplants?…

Soil Test*

First timer. Plan to start a vegetable garden. In your ‘Basic Vegetable garden’ seminar, I was convinced to do a soil testing. Should I do the test using some kit available in hardware store or dig up 300g soil and…

Karapincha or Murraya koenigii plant*

Hi I have just purchased at a cost of $35 including shipping from Quebec, a small Murraya koenigii plant (curry leaf plant JW). I want to buy soilless potting mix to repot at the end of summer. I live in…

Chiggers*

We have a garden on the harbour in Burlington, facing south with a bad infestation of chiggers.  What do you recommend to get rid of them?…