I planted seedlings from a reputable source just before May 24 in my 6 x3 foot planters on my terrace. Once in, they began grow, and then the rain came. We had loads of it, and everything seems trapped in…
I live on North Toronto in a 25 x 130 ft property. I am committed to cutting out the dandelions in my yard, each one with as much root as possible. Unfortunately this includes soil, resulting in rather heavy garden…
I would like to plant ground cover between my paver stones. I have an east facing shaded backyard. Are brass buttons available anywhere in Toronto? I have Ajuga in my backyard already that is doing well, but I do like…
This year I’m growing tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini and bush beans in containers. I’m aware of minimum container size requirements for each, just wondering what ratios of medium are best. Here is what I have for a single container:
20%…
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…
What is involved in making compost beside unwanted plant material. I have a plastic bin provided by Toronto city years ago and I do get almost like soil at the bottom that I can remove but I wondered if the…
I have two bags if compost that u picked up at a city environment day last fall Recently someone e told me that city compost is contaminated with garlic mustard. Do you have any knowledge and advice about this? Hesitant…
How beneficial is it in a garden. In my area, someone is selling a 10 lb. bag for $10. How much does one use – I have a large garden. The seller calls it worm compost but I thought it…
I have tested my garden clay soil and find it has neutral PH and low phosphorous, and potash and very low nitrogen. What kind of fertilizer should I use to improver the quality and want can I use to make…
I have a community garden here in Toronto. I am thinking of topping up my garden by adding a couple of inches of Triple Mix (soil, peat moss and compost). After applying this layer of Triple Mix can I also…
