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What small conifer does well in filtered shade?

I made this downtown Toronto garden ten years ago – see photo – soil was 1.5 feet to 2 feet of fresh triple mix over hard packed Toronto clay. It is under a high maple tree with no branches until…

Trees or Shrubs for North Facing Balcony

Hi, I’m looking to plant several small trees/shrubs on my north facing balcony that gets a fair amount of indirect light. I’m wondering what options are best for looks, privacy and low maintenance ie less pruning. Lastly, any tips on…

Emerald cedar

I have a wall of these emerald cedars in my backyard , I would like to plant two more but the problem is that area is a bit shady and r more likely to die because lack of sun ,…