combine daffodils and hosta?
Hi There I planted some daffodils ( in a garden under a birch tree) last Fall, hoping for some colour in the Spring. Can I plant some hosta with the daffodils and expect both species to do well? Is there…
View ArticleGrowing Horsetail in a Container
Can you plant horsetail in a container? It would be a container in front of a west facing wood fence in a North York backyard. How tall would it grow? I’d like to block the fence and the neighbours so…
View ArticleMaintaining order in the garden
Hi there. I live in Etobicoke, Sunnylea neighbourhood. We have sandy soil here. The area of the garden I am concerned about receives full sun more than 8 hours a day. In the area I have planted Hens...
View ArticleNeed suggestions for trees and shrubs and perennials shade garden in Kingsway
Hello, am trying to replace an old shade garden under large oak trees and would like some suggestions as to what to plant. Specifically I am thinking of adding five cedar/type evergreens that will...
View ArticleLandscaping a flower-bed strip in the front yard
Hello Master Gardeners, I have recently moved to a new place, and in the front yard, I have a long (6m) and narrow (0.5) flowerbed. I would like to plant some evergreen bushes + seasonal flowers. Any...
View ArticleWingstem
I had a number of mature wingstem in my garden last summer and fall. I don’t see any coming out. Do they surface late? Also, I collected a lot of wildflower seeds (e.g. wingstem and others). They...
View ArticleIdea for plants along fence?
Hi! I am wondering if you had any suggestions for what to plant on a narrow strip of ground (~14 inches wide) between my fence and the sidewalk. I live in Leslieville and this patch is north-facing....
View ArticleBlue Fortune/Anise Hyssop
Hi, I’m trying to find Blue Fortune/Anise Hyssop with no luck wherever I go. Does anyone know of a garden centre which may carry this amazing perennial?…
View ArticleMyrtle Spurge availability
Hello I’m trying to get some myrtle spurge for my front garden but am not having any luck. Do you know of any garden centres that would likely have it some for sale which I could contact? A lot of…
View ArticleHillside Black Beauty Bugbane
I am so happy to have found this site! I hope you are able to help. I have 7 of these planted in a row in the front today my house. They are about 4 years old. They love it…
View ArticlePlant ID – Evening primrose
hello, I purchased this plant from kijiji being told it was evening primrose. but now I am not sure? I am hoping for the pretty yellow flowers…
View ArticleConeflower
I recently bought 2 potted coneflowers in April. One already had 2 fully bloomed flowers when i bought the container. They would wilt during the day and get better in cooler evenings/overnight. I...
View ArticleRose or vine for planter
Hello, I have this northeast corner in my backyard; the whole in the ground is only 11” x 22”, so I’m thinking of putting a planter box on it. I’d like to put a plant in the corner, ideally a…
View ArticleDaisies Taking Over!
Hi gardening friends ~ This spring, the daisies (possibly shasta, possibly oxeye) in my front garden took over! They’re killing my sedum and other plants. I ripped out 2 leaf bags worth but of course...
View ArticleAdvice on plants for a part shade garden
We want to change the look of our garden and was wondering if you provide that type of advice. We are located in Toronto and our front garden gets partial sun until 1-2 pm and wanted a low maintenance...
View ArticleHelp with something that is eating my perennials
Hello. I have several planting of Jack Frost Brunera and Heuchera (Coral Bells). For the past three or four years, something is eating the leaves. I do not see any signs of aphids on the plants. We...
View ArticleWingstem
I had a number of mature wingstem in my garden last summer and fall. I don’t see any coming out. Do they surface late? Also, I collected a lot of wildflower seeds (e.g. wingstem and others). They...
View ArticleHelp with something that is eating my perennials
Hello. I have several planting of Jack Frost Brunera and Heuchera (Coral Bells). For the past three or four years, something is eating the leaves. I do not see any signs of aphids on the plants. We...
View ArticleWhat to plant before and after day lilies bloom
I am considering planting a variety of day lilies in a bed in my front yard that gets full sun. My concern is what to plant before they bloom in July and after the blooms have finished. The bed is…
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