Tag Archives: perennial
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),…
Difference between Marsh mallow and Hollyhock
What is the difference between marshmallow and hollyhock? I found the pink flowering plant (photo attached), which I think may be a marshmallow, but I’m not sure. Is it a marshmallow or a hollyhock and how can one tell the…
Ajuga Failed Under Pine Tree
I had ajuga doing well under a pine tree – for a few years – but then it all died away.
Am puzzled…..
Mind you, the pine is of course growing, now fairly tall. Could there be something about the…
Poison Hemlock?
I have a rather large plant in my garden that I don’t remember planting. I posted pictures on an Ontario gardener Facebook page but I am getting lots of different suggestions. One was poison hemlock. It does look similar from…
Plant Options in Front of a Window
I have a front window that the front of it is bare. I have planted two small boxwood and hydrangeas. What else would you suggest that I put in to get the most impact?…
Where to Buy a Yellow Peony
Can you suggest a nursery in the Toronto or Mississauga area to buy a yellow peony.…
Companion planting – types of geraniums and roses
I live in Cabbagetown and am considering a groundcover plant to grow a couple feet away from my roses. The ground cover would be underneath my deck stairs, so most shaded. I garden organically and often research articles on companion…
Replace Six Year Old Strawberry Plants?
Hello, last year’s strawberry plants were not that productive. I believe they are an everbearing variety. They are situated in full sun. Should strawberry plants be replaced every few years. And if so, which type would you recommend for a…