Overwintering Emerald Cedar Tree in a Pot*
I live in Northern Ontario. Can Emerald Cedar tree survive in it’s pot over the winter and how should I winterize the tree. If the tree will not survive, what should I do to until I can plant it in…
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Spruce with Rusty-Looking Needles
I live 25 miles north of Toronto and have clay soil. Some of my spruce trees’ needles, especially those facing south, look sunburnt, and then drop. The trees are 5 years old and look healthy, Is there anything I can…
Emerald cedars bent over from snow
I have 2 emerald cedars about 7 feet tall. Several of the ‘boughs’ were bent over from a heavy snowfall in the winter. Although I broomed off the snow when I discovered it, the branches did not swing back into…
Mulching During Winter?
Mulching During Winter?
What happens if mulching is done during winter, since we’ve had so little snowcover during this GTA winter?
Specifically, if I add mulch on top of any weeds remaining from the past spring/summer/fall, will the remaining weeds…
Overwintering Maiden Grass in Containers *
This spring we planted maiden grass graziella in many containers around our patio. We know that this is a perennial that would normally return every year if planted in the ground. Our experience last year was that the grasses didn’t…
Overwintering Container Rosebush *
My miniature rose bush is still blooming. It is in a container and I have brought it in to my condo from the cottage and set it in a sunny window. What should I do to ensure it does well…
Evergreen Tree Browning *
Hi there,
I have two large trees (spruce?) in the backyard that have quickly turned brown from the inside out, bottom to top. Is there anything I can do?
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Gladiolus Garden*
Hey, Toronto gardener here, aiming for an easy perennial garden that comes back year after year. Gladiolus is a prime choice for me (low maintenance and beautiful, and I’m in a zone 5-6 area (Scarborough).
As I am frequently out…
Protective Covering for Shrubs and Perennials*
Contractors have dug up our front garden (while repairing our leaking basement), including perennials, shrubs, small trees and bulbs, leaving roots and root balls exposed in clumps on our front lawn.
I have meanwhile loosely covered them with plastic…