Where can I buy new plants?
Q. Where can I find some of the new plants this year? I am especially interested in the coneflowers like Green Envy, Mac & Cheese and Tomato soup. A. Any Landscape Ontario member Garden Centre would be happy to sell you the plants you are looking for. The problem with brand new plants varieties is they […]
Native plants for balconies
Q. Could you please recommend some native flowering plants that will climb a wire grid on a west-facing, 6th floor balcony wall. A. There are two native climbers which come to mind. Virgin’s Bower (clematis virginiana) can often be found in your local nurseries. The other, Groundnut (apios americana) is more difficult to find. Groundnut plants […]
Birch tree sounds like it has Birch Borer
Q. I have some birch trees that are troubled by an insect. What do I do now that we are not able to use pesticides in Ontario? Any suggestions? A. Having researched the problems with birches and coming to the conclusion that you may have a European Birch ‘Youngii” or Betula pendula “Youngii” I discovered that […]
How do I get rid of snails in my garden?
Q: I have snails in my flower garden and they even find their way up into my flower pots. Will they harm my plants and if so how can I get rid of them? I’ve been picking them off and stepping on them but I have to check each day to see if there are […]
How do I get rid of grubs in my lawn?
Q. How do I get rid of grubs in my lawn? A. Grubs are a natural part of any lawn and should only be treated if there are too many. To measure whether or not you have grub problem, simply lift a one square foot section of sod with a spade. If more than 5 […]
How do I burlap my Japanese Maple?
Q. How do I burlap my Japanese maple? Do I just gather up all the branches and squish them together to form a tall thin wrap, or do I wrap them loosely in the shape they are in so it will look like a giant fat burlap ball? A. Protecting your Japanese maple from harsh winter conditions is […]
How do I find a member by postal code
Q. I am looking for a maintenance lawn care company that would service the M6B 1X4 area. A. On the Green for Life website click on Choose a Professional in the top left corner and then choose Find a Professional from the drop-down menu. Choose Lawn Care from the drop-down menu and hit Search Using Your Location. You will be prompted to enter […]
How do I calculate materials required?
Q. I am building a 350 square foot walkway. How do I calculate how many yards of gravel and screening I will need? A. You can use the handy Garden Calculators on our website to determine the amount of aggregates you will need for your job. Simply enter the length, width and depth of each material to see […]
Find a designer
Q. I’d like to find a designer who can draw up a five-year plan for me to re-design my yard and flower beds to increase bloom and visual interest. I probably need to do most of the work myself to limit costs. How do I go about finding a designer who can meet my needs in […]
Who can build a retaining wall?
Q. The back of our pool has concrete which has broken cracks in the two far corners. I believe we need a retaining wall at that end. Who should we call for advice and an estimate? A. On the Green for Life website, click on Choose a Professional in the top left corner and then choose Find a […]