Boxwood and pruning other flowers, trees and shrubs

I would like to know if there us a basic schedule to follow for  pruning the following: Hydrangea (limelight and annabelle), Weigela, Hosta, Rose of Sharon, Hicks Yew and Perennial flowers? All in fall or spring.  Trying to streamline. I…

Ground cover rather than mulch?

I would like to use a ground cover in a sunny part of my garden instead of cedar mulch. I would prefer a native plant. I have sweet woodruff cover in my shade garden. Will it grow in a sunnier…

Ground cover for a hill in bright sunlight

Hello Master Gardeners In 2012 I re-graded a 3 level terrace back into a sloped hill and covered it with grass. However, since that time, I had left a portion uncovered due to its steepness and potential difficulty with cutting…

Broadleaf Evergreen Groundcovers: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide

Groundcovers are plants that typically cover the growing surface with dense, low-growing foliage. They comprise various forms and sizes, such as grasses, vines, perennials or shrubs. These plants include varieties that thrive in a wide array of growing conditions, from…