Hydrangea Leaf Pest*
I think my plant is the Annabelle variety and is in my backyard in central Toronto. It has had leaf curl the past couple of years, so I removed what evidence I’ve found. Now something else is preying on the…
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Rose Leaf Miner*
Hi, I work at a regional building maintaining gardens. The roses on site have been damaged by a pest, and I am wondering if you can identify it and perhaps give info on how to eradicate the pests. They spread…
Weeds*
I live in Thornhill. I have 2 weeds driving me crazy. The first is bindweed. I’ve used a torch on it and tried to dig up the roots. Neither works. This year I have a new weed pest. It looks…
Newly planted Emerald cedar tree turning brown from the outside*
Hi I just planted cedar trees at my backyard they are the emerald cedar trees, I water them daily with a sprinkle for about 90 mins, after 10 days I am seeing that the outer leaves are beginning to turn…
Succulents*
Hello. I would like to know if I can use insecticide to prevent bugs on indoor succulents. I would like to use it before I get a bug problem, which I always do with houseplants. Also, do you know of…
Insect affecting hydrangea*
I live in the Markham area, I experienced this last year and can see it is happening this year too. My hydrangea are getting there new leaves, however, some of the leaves are closed shut like a cocoon.
When i…
Pill Bugs*
Hi,
Every year my front and rear garden is overrun with pill bugs. We are in east York and have sandy soil. Since we’ve moved in four years ago, I’ve put a lot of time into our garden and every…
Beginner’s Guide to Growing Houseplants: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide
Growing houseplants can be just as rewarding as outdoor gardening. Healthy houseplants add beauty to the home and, for many, growing houseplants is the only way to express an interest in horticulture and love of plants. Plants in the natural…
Bulbs for Naturalizing: A Toronto Master Gardeners Guide
Spring flowering bulbs add colour and interest to an area as they often bloom earlier than other flowers. Some add fall colour. This gardening guide provides information related to choosing and growing ornamental bulbs that naturalize easily. The information…