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Arbutus: Name in Canada, How to propagate Cedars: Why are cedars dying? Plants for Shade Return to: You Asked Us Question Topics Victoria Chapter page

What should I be doing in my garden during the winter months (Nov. – Feb.)? What can I do to get ready for spring? (January 2016) Well, what you do […]

Gardening in winter Return to: You Asked Us Question Topics Victoria Chapter page

July 2022 I am not having success overwintering creeping phlox and dianthus. I was hoping to get some advice on the topic. Creeping Phlox (Phlox subulate) and dianthus, (common names, […]

Oct 2022 Ornamentals in Containers What kinds of ingredients should be considered when preparing for ornamental plants in a container? Please provide any hacks you may have for container gardening. […]

Calla Lily”: Why is my calla lily not blooming? Creeping Phlox and Dianthus: How to overwinter Curry Plant: Is the curry plant edible? (Also see under Vegetables) Fawn lilies: White […]

August 2022 I would like to plant some hostas? Is it too late now (July). Would it be better to wait until the fall or next spring? Also what kind […]

How will I know my quince is ripe? Quince (Cydonia oblonga) fruits are ready to harvest in the late summer or early fall period (late September/early October), when they have […]

Camellias: Camellias in a pot Juniper: Established juniper has dieback Myrtle Myrtus Communis: https://mgabc.org/node/518 Rhododendrons: Flower spikes removal California Lilac, Ceanothus: Pruning Food producing shrubs for Victoria Hydrangea: Pruning lacecap […]

Should I remove spent rhododendron flower spikes? Deadheading of a Rhododendron, which is the removal of spent flowers, should be done soon after the flowers fade, taking care not to […]