Vegetable Growing
I had a few failures with my vegetable planting this past year that I am hoping to rectify this year. I have wooden L-shaped planters on my deck that get 2-4 hours of sun (although it can be shady sun…
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Growing Emerald Cedar in Container
I just bought an emerald cedar from a big box store. It’s 5 feet tall. What size container should I get to replant the tree in? I don’t want the tree to grow much taller than 7 feet tall. I…
Terrace Container Gardening
I have a large terrace with NW exposure and is sheltered by a 6 foot wall. The condo is in the Beach area of Toronto so very close to the lake. I am looking to make an empty space into…
Cacti Care*
I live in Niagara-on-the-Lake. My plants are indoors now. I have divided the Cacti by cutting, letting dry, and replanting. They did well outside in the summer, but now there is no movement. Anything I can do to stimulate growth? …
Overwintering Soil Amendments*
As I was assessing my collection of winter ice melters, and salt, I noticed I have some fertilizer left.
I have 25 litres of compost, as well as 5 litres of promix and a couple of litres of potting mix.…
Italian Honey Fig Tree*
I have an Italian honey fig tree. How do I care for it in the winter time? I understand that they lose all their leaves in winter which is normal. How often should I water this plant and should I…
Overwintering Eugenia Topiary *
Hello, I have 2 Eugenia topiaries on my front porch ( mostly shade). How do I keep them alive through the winter? I do have a small shed and a bit of space in the garage – am afraid of…
Japanese Anemone- Winter Care *
Hi! I’ve planted a Japanese Anemone this June. It’s growing slowly but I think didn’t reach the expected size yet. It also didn’t flower. I planted it in the side of my entrance which is a shady area most if…
Tiger eyes sumac*
Can I plant a tiger eyes sumac in a pot. Then plant the pot and sumac into my garden, and if I can what size pot ?…
Preparing tulip bulbs for planting in containers *
The last two years my tulips have come up in the spring stunted and not opening properly. Those two Vancouver British Columbia winters have been milder than usual. I think the tulips have suffered from not being cold enough over…