Best time for planting Itoh peony bare roots

I’d like to purchase few Itoh peony bare roots as a gift. I’d appreciate your advice on the best time to plant these roots in the garden (not in pots). The garden where these roots will be planted is located…

When to plant ferns in fall

Hello, I was planning on order some ferns – Ostrich fern, Lady Hardy fern and Japanese painted fern – and I was wondering if I can plant them at the end of October? We live in Toronto, near Bathurst and…

Dahlia Tubers in North York

Hello, I have an extensive collection of dahlia tubers that I direct plant into the garden each May. The unseasonably warm weather has warmed the soil much earlier than other years. Could I plant my dahlia tubers into the garden…

Dhalias

I have some Dahlia tubers.  We are already in mid June.  I live in Scarborough.  Would it be okay for me to plant them now or shall I wait until fall.…

Hostas and hydrangeas

Hi there, I guess I jumped the gun and have bought a few hostas and hydrangeas. I have put off planting but hoping I can safely do that now?…

Is it too late to plant bulbs in Toronto?

I live in Toronto, near the water, where temperatures tend to be a degree or two warmer than the rest of the city. Should I wait for an above zero day and plant them? The bulbs were stored in my…

Hellebore Planting

I just picked up a new hellebore and wanted to know when the best time to plant it would be.…

Emerald Cedars

Hello, We have a very sunny lit property with an area already covered with emerald cedars, but would like to complete the remainder of the property with them (around 50 feet). When is the best time of year to plant,…

When to plant Pyramidal Green Beech?

Is it better to plant Pyramidal Green Beech in late May / early June or early September? Also would the quality of tree purchased at a tree farm / nursery be different if purchased in Spring vs. Fall? Background: I…