Rhododendron Spotted Leaves

Hello, There is a very old rhododendron in my backyard. It is located near a pagoda dogwood, an eastern redbud and several evergreen shrubs. The soil is sandy and acidic. The area is well sheltered from strong winds. I have…

Neon Pothos health

Hello, I have a neon pothos and recently noticed that occasionally there is a drop of water at the tip of the leaf or base of the leaf where it meets the stem (but usually the tip. I previously had…

Fungus on Virgina Creeper?

Hi there, My Virgina creeper has started to look odd. I think it’s fungus but not 100%. I’ve been looking searching online and haven’t been able to find an image of an infected vine that looks like this. Are you…

Fungus growing on apple tree

My old apple tree has apparently become infected with Orchard Toothcrust (photo attached). The growth is in the centre of the tree, well shaded. It has been a particularly dry summer. Before I prune the limb, it was suggested to…

Hosta Leaves Going Brown

I have 2 hosta that have leaves that have browned and on investigation the whole stem easily pulls away. I wonder with the heat and humidity if its Southern Blight and what fungicide should I use.…

White pine disease or pest

Hello, I had 6 white pine trees planted last fall. In my attempts to deal with the Gypsy moth infestation I had run out of insecticide and was hand removing the caterpillars from my trees. When I got to the…

Disease on purple sandcherry

A purple sandcherry has developed white, greyish dots. Dots can be easily scraped off. Portions of the tree have died off while the base is sending out many new shoots. Please see pictures.…

Is it OK to plant Impatiens in Toronto gardens?

What’s the current status about planting impatiens in the Garden in Toronto ( Zone 7)? Many varieties were hit by a virus and would frizzle after panting them. Are they free from the virus now? Can I bring them indoors…

Dwarf Burning Bush

I live in North York. In the summer my purple lace died in the front of my house due most likely to verticillium wilt per you when I phoned. The plant was removed roots and all. I need to get…