Rose of Sharon

Can a Blue Chiffon Rose of Sharon be trained to climb over an arbor? How? Mine gets only about 4 hours of sun; will it survive? Thanks!    …

Espalier – Plum

Hi – I live in Cobourg, about 2 blocks from Lake Ontario. Zone 5 I think. The planting location will be against a garage wall with a southern exposure. My questions are: 1. What are the hardiest varieties? 2. Are…

Pleached tree Toronto

Hello, I am doing some research and haven’t been able to find someone provides either Pleached trees or Pleaching service in Toronto area. Can you please advice someone that provides this service. Thank You.…

Espalier Training of Ornamental Pear Trees*

I seem to have acquired a Bradford Flowering Pear. It is young, potted and pliable with several decent branches; the height is as yet only 6ft. I like many of the attributes of this tree, however I worry about it’s…

Plants for a Hedge*

I have 4’x4′ posts already cemented and ready for an 8′ tall & 56′ long wood privacy fence but I’ve changed my mind about installing a wooden fence. I am very much interested in some type of a living fence…