I live in North York, ON. I believe my hardiness zone is 6. I would like to know is Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ a perennial plant? Can be planted in fall? Can it tolerate the frost or does it need to be…
This spring we planted maiden grass graziella in many containers around our patio. We know that this is a perennial that would normally return every year if planted in the ground. Our experience last year was that the grasses didn’t…
My miniature rose bush is still blooming. It is in a container and I have brought it in to my condo from the cottage and set it in a sunny window. What should I do to ensure it does well…
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?…
Hey, Toronto gardener here, aiming for an easy perennial garden that comes back year after year. Gladiolus is a prime choice for me (low maintenance and beautiful, and I’m in a zone 5-6 area (Scarborough).
As I am frequently out…
Looking for a way to extend the all too short gardening season? Coldframes help us maximize the microclimates in the garden and are an attempt to gain control over the climate. These unheated structures primarily advance or extend the season…
