Lack of Hoya Blooms
Hi,
I’ve had a Hoya plant in the family for decades. My mother used to have it loaded with blooms at various times of year. Now, it hasn’t bloomed in years, save for one single bloom this past summer.
What…
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Unknown Type of Clematis Pruning
My daughter moved into a house last fall with a huge clematis on the southwest wall of the garage. There were no signs of bloom. We didn’t prune it as we didn’t know the type. This year it did not…
How to Fix Clay Soil
Hello, my backyard is full of clay soil, how can I fix it? I was thinking of mixing compost and fine sand into the soil to improve the soil condition and drainage.
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Repotting Aquatic Plants
Looking for someone who is familiar with re potting and replanting Aquatic Plants in my pond. Ideally looking for someone who is familiar with the different type of plants that thrive in a pond and can maintain the pond during…
House Plant Sanctuary
I’d like to know if there is a place where you can bring house plants when they are too big for your place or you can not take a good care of them any more. I’ve had plants which were…
Orchid Bark Mix for Repotting
Hello TMG,
I’m so glad this site exists. I am having some trouble finding orchid bark mix to repot two of my phalaenopsis orchids. All of the major stores I go to (Canadian Tire, Home Depot) seem to have the…
Sweetfern
I have a sweetfern shrub that is not flourishing. I have had it about 5 years, transplanted twice due to moves but has seemed to take these in it’s stride. It is in it’s final spot now, (planted spring 2016),…
Vine ID
I’ve seen a number of these around my neighborhood (central Toronto), and would like to plant one in the front, just on one side of my porch. What are these called, and are they available in garden centres ?
My…
Norfolk Pine Problems
Hi, I have had a beloved Norfolk pine in my home since 1999. For the past 12 years, it has been on the windowsill of a south-facing window. The window has a translucent blind that cuts the strength of the…
New Clematis Purchase
I bought a clematis at a garden centre closeout sale. It is named The President hybrid. I lost 2 clematis this year so wanted to replace.. However, with the rainy spring, plants have grown very dense and full that I…