Pruning Eastern Redbud Question

I have a three year old Eastern Redbud that is about 10 ft high and spreading to 10 ft. I know it’s late, but what is the best way to prune the tree so that it keeps some shape. Thank…

Top of maple tree is dead – can I prune it?

Hello, 3 years ago, we had a 10 ft red maple tree planted in our backyard to replace an old dying cedar tree. The first 2 years, the red maple seemed to be fine, but last summer, only the bottom…

My Apricot Tree does not produce fruits

Hello For the last 6 years, my apricot tree has not produced any fruit. Though it had white flowers a number of times. Is it because of pollination? The tree is green and healthy and no obvious sign of any…

Silver Maple growing from the bottom of the tree

I recently bought a new silver maple that was kept in a fridge (buds started). I dug a huge hole, filled it with top soil and planted the tree with a couple of handfuls of bone meal. I water it…

Narrow hedge plant for Toronto garden

Hello! Our neighbours are replacing the retaining wall that divides our properties. It currently has an old privet hedge and a (leaning) fence that provide privacy between the yards. Their contractor says the hedge will be lost so we are…

Serviceberry cultivars

I am considering planting a serviceberry in front of a somewhat exposed window. I am trying to sort through the different varieties and cultivars. The location is almost full sun much of the day and shade in the afternoon, somewhat…