Amending poor soil
My small front garden soil needs amending. I got some compost from the city but would like to know what type of soil to buy (black earth, triple mix etc…) and what ratio should I use with the city compost?…
Tag Archives: dry shade perennials
Tricky spot, looking for groundcover
I’ve read your main article on evergreen groundcover, which has been helpful. However, I’m having a hard time narrowing my choices to a plant that meets all my needs.
I have a spot in my front garden that’s 80% shaded,…
Greenery/Shrubs for Shade and Tough Soil
Hello,
Thank you for taking the time to answer my question.
I have a spot in my back garden in Toronto (south facing), it is about 6-8ft by 2ft. It is under a big tree and next to my neighbour’s…
Perennials for Shade and Part Shade: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide
In the gardening world, the term perennial usually refers to an herbaceous perennial, i.e., a plant without woody tissue, that dies back to the ground at the end of the growing season and grows again from its rootstock in spring.…
Perennials for Sandy Soils: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide
Perennials are plants that renew themselves each year from their hardy roots. Some plants live for only 2-3 years while others last a long time. Although there are woody perennials, such as trees and shrubs, the plants most people refer…