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.…
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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…
Scorching sun – decorative plants, veggies, fruits, herbs?
The only growing area at the front of my house is 3 shallow concrete urns on interlock set against my house brick. It’s south facing, so in the summer it’s punishing. I’m willing to change containers if necessary. What…
How to create privacy on condo terrace using containers
Hello, I have a 200 sq ft terrace that is partially shaded (sun between 9:30 am -2 pm). Using containers I want to create a privacy “wall” of about 10-12 ft wide using plants that will grow as tall as…
Transplanting Greek Oregano
Hello, last year I planted a plant of Greek Oregano in my garden. This year I find this plant in the way of my garden layout. Can I remove this plant and put it into a 3 gallon container without…
