Plant Storage
Hi I have 11 potted 5 foot palms that need to stored for the winter. I live in mississauga . Place let me know the costs involved…
Tag Archives: overwintering
Japanese Maple Tree
About half of the leaf buds froze this Spring, so all these branches are bare.
Will these branches recover next spring?
Is there anything I should be doing to help the recovery?
I reside in West Hill. My property backs…
Container Roses
I am considering purchasing roses to plant in a container on my south-facing deck (I live in downtown Toronto). What is the best way to overwinter such roses so that they can come back next year? Also, how many years…
Overwintering Tender Perennials
Hello,
I would appreciate some advice on how to over winter some perennials I am growing from seed this year. The 2 that I am most concerned about is a Gaura called “Sparkle white” and a Salvia called “Victoria”. They…
Thuya’s Top Browning
I planted my Emerald Green Arborvitae (Thuja occidentalis) in a sunny spot 3 years ago. My soil is not great, with lots of clay, but I try to make it more drainable every time I plant something. It enjoyed healthy…
Hydrangeas – What to do in winter?
If we plant hydrangeas in a pot, can we bring it into the house in winter to prevent frost, or alternatively if we plant in the ground do you recommend that we cover the plant in winter?…
Choosing a hardy Lavender plant
Hi there,
I am considering a few lavender plants for our new garden. We leave in Richmond Hill, ON and I was wondering what would be the best variety to withstand the winter months when left in the ground? Would…
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…
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…
