Recurring Fungus on Plants *

Hi, for the past 3 or 4 seasons a black fungus has attacked my peonies and more recently my lilac bushes. I’m thinking it is an airborne problem because even container plants on my deck seemed to “catch” this disease.…

Unwanted Tiger Lilies*

I put a dark plastic over the Tiger Lilies last Sept. that I no longer want, but it looks like they insist on growing. They are coming up yellow though not green. Of course, there are a few that still…

Spring Gardening Critical Dates*

With the temperatures warming up, when can we begin safely mulching, and working our gardens in Toronto? I’d like to get an estimate for some things I’ve been planning to do, but I don’t wish to harm the soil, or…

Turtlehead*

During fall cleanup how far back can I cut?…

Moving a Garden in the Fall*

Hello :) I have a time-sensitive question and would greatly appreciate your help. We are moving within the next couple of weeks from the suburbs to the country side. We did not expect to move so I had my garden…

Hostas*

Can hostas be transplanted in November?…

Transplanting Black Eyed Susan*

I planted 1 black eyed Susan 2 years ago, now I have at least 10 of them.  I want to replant them as border near my fence. Is this time of the year good for replanting or I should do…

Different Types of Lavender *

London On area. I have a row of lavenders in my garden. They bloom at different times of the season. One has a compact growing structure and the other has a sprawling unruly growing habit (it is in bloom now).…

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…

Planting perennials in root bound soil*

I have a small back yard that is surrounded by lots of trees. Even perennials such as hosta are doing poorly. Do you recommend that I plant them in pots in the soil with room for the roots to grow…