Tree Options for Front Lawn
Good Evening, I am trying to decide on a tree for my front lawn and have narrowed it down to two, but am definitely open to other options. I live in the city of Toronto. The soil in my front…
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Please Identify tree injury
In wet fall conditions on the forest loam (shaded) at Salerno Lake near Kinmount Ontario this very tall, possible balsam poplar, was found with a perfectly circular, light beige patch as seen in the attached picture. Thanks for any suggestions…
No Fall Colour on Linden
We have a very mature Linden which turns yellow in the Fall. Sometimes, in the past, parts have even turned yellow prematurely. But this year there is no yellow; it is just dropping it’s leaves which are still green. This…
Pleached tree Toronto
Hello,
I am doing some research and haven’t been able to find someone provides either Pleached trees or Pleaching service in Toronto area. Can you please advice someone that provides this service.
Thank You.…
Over Wintering Small Oak Trees in a Container
WE LIVE NEAR WASAGA BEACH ON AGREAGE WITH A REAR FOREST. WE JUST UNDUG TWO SMALL OAK TREES AND PUT THEM IN TWO LARGE POTS WITH GOOD SOIL AND SOIL FROM THEIR ROOT HOLES. THEY ARE NOW ON MY DECK…
Do I keep the leader on my paperbark maple?
Hi there — we’ve had our paperbark maple for over two years now. I love the leaves and textured bark (when raccoons & squirrels aren’t removing it). But the leader has been bare this whole time as have a few…
Growing Olive Trees
I live in north-central Alberta and take great pride in my ability to grow things that were not meant to grow here. I am interested in growing olive trees. Do you know any extra tricks about growing things outside of…
Replacing our City Tree
The city tree in our yard is being taken down since it has partially rotted and is a danger to the neighbourhood. I am wondering if we can chose the species of tree that will replace it. We do not…
Erosion Prevention
I’m in Zone 4b and want to help sustain a bank from further erosion & loss of large trees with exposed hanging roots.. At bottom of bank is very small creek (about 20 feet down). There’s not much more than…
Redbud Forest Pansy Leaf Colour
We planted a new redbud forest pansy and the red leaves turned dark green in summer. Can’t remember that happening with our old redbud. Is this common?
The soil is triple mix and clay and the exposure is on the…