Swamp Cedars

Do you have any idea where we can buy Swamp (White) Cedars in Toronto? Having trouble finding them. We have a hedge but need to fill in a bit.…

Cedars in Pots

I have two cedars in 16″ pots – they are not the emerald. They are the cheaper one, with sparser needle growth. They stand about 4 1/2 feet tall. This will be their third summer in the pots and they…

Dying skybound cedar late July

Hello, I am in Zone 3a, I planted a Skybound cedar in late May. And it is now end of July and the tree has several browning/yellowing branches. I am afraid to fertilize it at this time, as everything online…

Will these trees ever recover and look normal again?

I came home to find my back yard cedars hacked by my neighbours gardener. I’m in tears they look insane. They longer provide privacy. Am I better off just cutting them down or will the bottoms regrow? This is a…

Trees for townhouse garden

We have recently moved to a townhouse with limited garden space at the back of a paved patio. The garden is 20’ x 5’ and receives about 4 hours of morning sunlight. It is backed by an 8’ cedar fence…

Replacements for Carol Mackie Daphne

Had three Carol Mackie in front of basement window. Lost on lest year, now the other two are close. They got root rot and are opening up in the middle, falling open. Age is 7 years. See photo #1 Also…

Columnar Privacy Trees

Hi, I am looking to plant some columnar privacy trees or cedars near a swale in a new subdivision. Swale is not major, has some standing water from time to time and is along back of property line. Soil is…

Combating roots

Wondering if I should move all plants from this garden. I didn’t consider the root system of my cedar hedges when I started this garden a few years back. Now when I dig down even an inch, I am digging…

25-30 year old cedar – From Delta, B.C.

I live in BC specifically in delta, we have a cedar hedge that is over 20 years old in our front yard. We’re planning to pour a concrete slab for a front patio/ small basketball area for the kids and…

to mulch or not to mulch

Hi – I am redoing 3 garden beds, incorporating hydrangeas for the first time, and then sticking with the basics i.e. speedwell, lavender, phlox, echinacea, etc. I have been gardening for many years, but have never mulched. As I will…