Rose of Sharon
I have a small potted Rose of Sharon, about 1 meter high. I live in Scarborough, Toronto. I moved it to the garage, but I think it may still be too cold for the potted plant. If I moved it…
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Adding Earthworms to Raised Beds
We’ve had 3 large (10′ x 3′ x 27″ high) planter boxes built and filled them with CIL Enriched Triple Mix and a thick layer of cedar mulch. I want to introduce some earthworms into the soil but given the…
planting tulip bulbs
Will tulip bulbs survive and thrive next spring if planted in 8 inch deep balcony trays in November, then stored over winter in a cold garage, not freezing . Cambridge Ontario zone…
My geraniums are dying
My geraniums are dying and I am not sure how to revive them. My balcony faces west and they receive afternoon sun. I water them daily but the leaves are turning red and they look scraggly.…
Hibiscus with Yellowing Leaves
A potted hibiscus on our west facing fifth floor balcony has had some leaves turn yellow and drop off during the last two weeks. It has not been fertilized. It had a number of buds which just started to blossom…
planting euonymus beside the garage, cut out concrete
I want some greenery on the west side of my garage. It has concrete there, and I wonder if we can cut the concrete in two places, maybe 2 feet square, and grow euonymus or ivy that will eventually climb…
Potted herbs
Hello. I’ve planted a few herbs in a single pot. Greek oregano, italian oregano and sage. (The italian oregano was a gift from my mother in law after I had already purchased the greek and I didn’t have the heart…
Perennial Garden on Balcony
I live on the 11th floor in a condo in Brampton facing South .There is another building partially in front of mine . I do receive sun from the west and east. I live in Brampton.
Two years ago I…
Plants in pots…. old soil.
Can you kindly tell me if I need to throw out all the soil from last year pots to start planting herbs etc this year.
I was reading where one has to throw out old soil in pots.
Thanks.…
Insulating round pots
I was told that to overwinter perennials in pots, I should insulate the inside of my pots with 1″ styrofoam. However, how could I do this with a round pot, since those insulation sheets aren’t flexible? Do you recommend a…
