Pruning Purpleleaf Sand Cherry Shrubs

I live in Niagara Falls (Zone 6b) and have recently planted a second purpleleaf sand cherry; the first one has been in the ground since 2015. The older shrub is in the back yard and receives full sun, while the…

Small Bugs Eating Shrubs

I have an unidentified shrub? in the front that is getting hit with small catepillar like bugs. Not sure of the species of eithe the plant or the pests. Have been in the house for 3 years. The first year…

Hydrangea and Laurel design

A landscaper suggested Hydrangea trees for the front of the house. The arched spot is 15′ wide and 8.5′ from the house to the tip of the arch. He suggested 5 otto lyuken laurels (3 behind and 2 in front)…

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?…

Tree Identification

Is this a native tree to Ontario? Does it produce berries for birds? Can it grow in part shade?

Hydrangeas and Winter Kill *

My Endless Summer hydrangeas appear to have had their stems go dead. They are growing from the base of the plant. I live in Oshawa. The plant gets morning shade and afternoon sun. They were planted last year. I mounded…

Privet Hedge

Have a privet hedge which has surrounded the house since the early ’50s -some bushes need to be replaced ie between some existing bushes Live in the Kingsway area of west Toronto -where are some places. I could purchase bushes…

Removing a Ninebark shrub

I would like to know how to permanently remove a rather large Ninebark bush from my back yard. The base is roughly 1 meter across, and the bush is getting close to 3 meters tall. It is in the middle…

Identity of a bush

I live in zone 3b or 4 in a rural setting. I found a flowering bush which probably was an old homestead site. I need help identifying it so I can propagate to have some on my own property. Thank…

Slow Growing Rhododendron *

I have had my Rhododendron bush for 5 years and it has barely grown and has buds that haven’t opened. what can I do to help it? It used to be in a shady area but last year I moved…