Amsonia tabernaemontana
Hello, my new purchase at the May Plant Sale! Is the lovely blooming Amsonia. I would not have expected it to be blooming now esp. in weather this weekend, so cool! -Does the Amsonia usually bloom...
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I need 100 ferns for August 2nd for my daughters wedding and I was wondering if you can give me some advice on the best way to grow them and what type of ferns would be the best option .…
View Articleideas for curb appeal for corner lot
I have live in a semi-detached corner house. I have a long narrow S/E facing area. I’m looking for tall plants that will cover the exposed brick, keep my house cool but roots that are not too deep to get…
View ArticleSmall garden area, huge tree
I am so sorry. I can’t localize your answer to my question (email) about what to plant in a small garden, facing south, with a huge tree. My apologies.…
View ArticleInsulating round pots
I was told that to overwinter perennials in pots, I should insulate the inside of my pots with 1″ styrofoam. However, how could I do this with a round pot, since those insulation sheets aren’t...
View ArticlePerennial Garden on Balcony
I live on the 11th floor in a condo in Brampton facing South .There is another building partially in front of mine . I do receive sun from the west and east. I live in Brampton. Two years ago I…
View ArticlePlant disease
I have brown spots on my plants – the Rozanne and other geranium and dead nettle. I think it might be leaf spot. The nursery thought it was leaf scorch. What do you think and how might I treat it…
View ArticlePerennial shade tolerance
Do you know of sedum/stonecrop cultivars who could do well in partial shade ?…
View ArticleNew gardener
Hello, I am new to gardening. Just started last year with lavender, asiatic lilies and hydrangeas(my favorite). This year I got floribunda rose tree, bee balm, some hostas. I want to learn more and...
View ArticleVirginia Creeper
I live in Deep River ON and have a rather large yard. Many years ago, my next door neighbors planted Virginia Creeper on their fence and it has since spread all around my property. What is a good way to…
View ArticleWhat wildflower is this?
This is a wildflower I saw outside of Uxbridge on June 1st. From a distance it looked like strings of water droplets. Toronto Master Gardeners have never failed to identify any plant I have asked...
View ArticleSuggestions for what I can plant in area by fence.
I want to replace my 5 Karl forester grasses with something about the same height that will not require as much maintenance. As I’m getting older I’m looking for something that will require less work....
View ArticlePerennials
Hi For a new gardener, which are the hardiest perennials that bloom from spring to fall for zone 5 and when is the best time to plant them.…
View ArticleTransplant fertilizer
I have just transplanted some perennials. Given that it is the end of August, is it too late to use transplant liquid? Also, should I wait until spring to use evergreen fertilizer or can I fertilize now?…
View ArticlePhlox and powdery mildew
Lavender colored phlox grows in mostly clay soil develops mildew each year. It is in a sunny area not over watered. How can I prevent this?…
View Articleblack bugs on calendula flower stems
Hello, My calendula flower stems keep getting these small black bugs that I cannot get rid of. What causes it and how can I avoid them? Are the seeds stil good to be gathered even though they sometimes...
View ArticleSolidago (Goldenrod)
Hello..thanks for all your answers over the past year..I have a Goldenrod that bloomed a fantastc yellor in the first week of November 2018 but has dried a bit..can I cut those dead blooms and harvest...
View ArticleHellstrip Gardening
Hi, I live in Oshawa (5b/6a). I’m thinking of planting up my hellstrip with some things. It is completely covered by snow in the winter and gets some salt The strip faces south, with a young Northern...
View ArticleRecommendations for planting a front garden
Hello! I was wondering if you’re able to give recommendations for planting? We are not experienced in this area and would like to order some plants for our front yard. If this is possible please let me...
View ArticleButterfly plants for a balcony
I live in the city of Sudbury and want to grow butterfly plants on a balcony…
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