Tag Archives: perennial

is this Azalea sick?

I have an Azalea inherited from the house we bought last year (not sure what kind of Azalea this is) it was blooming very well with orange flowers this spring, but I notice the foliage color is too yellow-ish comparing…

Chinese Elm Hedge

I have a 30ft long Chinese elm hedge that is 5 ft tall. A few of the older trees in the middle died this last winter. Would like to know where I can purchase new plants in toronto. Do not…

Lesser celandine

I’ve been able to identify that it’s fig buttercup (lesser celandine) that is taking over in my garden. Could you please provide information on how to effectively manage and remove this invasive species, including the use of a herbicide if…

White Spots on Rhodo Leaves

IMG_2237.JPG The leaves on my dwarf rhododendron have little white spots. What is the cause and how do I treat it?…

Seedling Delphinium

I started some delphinium seedlings indoors several months ago and they are now about 6″ in height. My question is..do I plant them outside now (Oct) or is too late? Thank you very much for any help.…

Perennial Aster Disease

Hi I have perennial aster and I think it has a disease. It is covered with a thin layer of white powder. It has this disease last year and I see it again in some of them. I have many…

Magnolia Bud Drop

I live in Chester NS and have a mature (20 year) Star Magnolia which blooms prolifically every May , around 10 -12 of May, including this past May It is in a sheltered spot and has lots of room. I…

Plant Identification Please

Good afternoon. I have seen a plant at the Toronto Botanical Gardens that I have been searching for 4 years. I am hoping you can identify it from the pictures attacht. It is a grass with an small interesting triangular…

Identify this shrub

My property is half an hour north of Cobourg. The flowers are very fragrant. It blooms late Spring through mid to late Summer. It is very old. Was there before I bought the place 30 years ago…