Purchased plants from BC may have jumping worms

Hello there, I ordered some hardy perennials that are being shipped across Canada, from BC to me in Toronto. Unfortunately, I found out after the fact that the nursery has a bad reputation and I am concerned about picking up…

Spring bulbs in containers Zone 6 B

Hi in zone 6b I am told. Full sun and wet! I was going to attempt planting all my spring bulbs in pots and was told maybe they would not survive unless in a unheated garage. I purchased 12″ diameter,!2″high…

Overwintering Potted Ornamental Grass Indoors

I have 4 pots of North Wind Ornamental Grass that is 4-5 feet tall. I want to move them in their pots into our heated garage over the winter and I would plan on watering them and leaving the lights…

overwintering Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks’

Good morning, I have grown, Fireworks Fountain Grass, Pennisetum setaceum ‘Fireworks’ all summer in a pot on my patio. It still looks beautiful. I would like to overwinter it. Online I am reading conflicting information on keep it in the…

winter preparation

Hello. I have a raised wood flower bed (lined on the inside with garden fabric). In it I have planted lavender, blanket flower and seedum. Im not sure how to prepare this container for winter…Should i cut back the flowers?…

Wisteria

I live in Toronto and would like to plant wisteria in a large pot against a wooden fence. It has partial shade. Are these conditions not conducive to blooming? How much success will I have? Thanks…