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),…
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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…
Japanese Maple for Zone 3?
Just wondering if you have a variety of Japanese Maple that can survive winter in a zone 3. I live in Saskatchewan and am interested especially in a smaller type and where can I order one.…
Japanese Ivory Silk Tree
One yr old tree that had a rough start last year due to low rainfall.It lost all its leaves early.It managed to survive but did not produce any flowers this year.It doesnt seem to be qrowing mucn and my main…
Potting Soil
I purchased ‘Black Earth’ bags from a large grocery store, and mixed it with some of the dirt already in my pots from last season. My flowers have not been thriving in these pots and someone told me that black…
Gladioli Without Buds
I planted these Gladiolus since end of April. There are no flower buds and the leaves stop growing. Also there are so burnt and brown marks at the tips of some leaves. Not sure what’s going on with my Gladiolus.…
Milkweed Seeds (Planting)
Dear Sirs,
I have harvested some milkweed pods last fall and want to plant them in my backyard located in downtown Toronto. What is the best way to go about it? The pods look well, they are dry and seeds…