Picking a Native Tree
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I live in North East Scarborough and I want to plant a tree this spring in my backyard. It seems to have low sunlight as the garden faces north and there is also a literal house right in front…
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Suggestions for a tree in very narrow front lawn?
Hello! I am new to gardening, a first time homeowner and am seeking advice on a tree to put in our front tiny narrow lawn- to add some curb appeal and some privacy (once the tree is mature). It is…
Eugenia
I have my eugenia tree inside for winter, do I keep it trimmed during winter or leave it alone till it’s back outside.…
What trees can survive over winter on balcony
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Could you suggest trees and vines that can survive winter on my balcony using pots. I live in downtown Toronto, one side of the balcony faces east and the other south. Do insulated pots exist or are there…
Hard prune large yew hedge
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I looked through the ‘find it here’ and didn’t see this asked previously and am therefore seeking advice.
We have large yew hedges on each side of our yard. As we inherited them with the house I’m going to…
What plants to grow under Chinese elms
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I live in North York, and I am currently trying to plan the plants to be planted along a new 15m lattice fence. I would very much appreciate if you could give me some advices.
The fence is facing…
Pencil Point Juniper
Hi there, I’m thinking about planting a Pencil Point Juniper at the edge of our front yard as it would fit size-wise (about 8-10 ft tall, 3 ft wide) and has a much desired conical shape. The front yard faces…
Japanese Maple
I have a Japanese maple tree. Looks like an animal (raccoon possibly) scratched off the bark at the base of the tree in the Spring on 2020. It grew zero leaves.
Will it return or is the tree dead?…
Selecting a fast-growing tree or shrub
Hi – I’m a member of the TBG and would appreciate some advice on choosing a fast-growing tree or shrub for privacy (primarily) and shade – about 15 ft tall. We recently lost a Sea Buck thorn in a snow…
Living Privacy Screen
Hello! I live in Toronto and need help finding the right trees to create a living privacy wall in my backyard. We would like the trees to be as fast growing as possible and to cover the entire fence line…