Poor Patchy Lawn Remedies
Scarborough lawn, south facing but with a mix of sun and shade is patchy and not looking good. I usually over seed, but seem to still face problems. What steps can I take to rehabilitate the lawn this spring? Kill…
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40 year old Camellia, Issue 1 – Leaf develops brown patches, drops
This is a challenging question. For two years now, my 40 year old Camellia has its older leaves (last year / second year) develop these brown patches and fall off. Plant was re-potted, is in a sunny location – but…
White Azalea Care
Here is a picture of my 25 year old azalea. It has been in full bloom since the end of January 2018 (it is now March 25). For the last few years I’ve dug a hole in a shady area…
Preparing mandevilla to take outside*
To this point, I have successfully overwintered a mandevilla. It was pruned back to encourage a denser plant and additional branches. My question is when do I start fertilizing, the frequency, and strength?…
Spring Clean-up: A Toronto Master Gardener Guide
Spring clean-up is an annual event. We now know to resist the urge to clean up the garden until temperatures are consistently above 10°C or 50°F. Many butterflies, pollinators and other beneficial insects overwinter in the dead leaves and hollowed…