Category: Ask A Master Gardener
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You Asked Us – February 2026
Q. What do I do with Dahlia Bulbs? Dahlias grow from tubers, not bulbs. These are modified stems that store the nutrients that the plant needs such as starches. They […]
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You Asked Us – December 2025
Q. How do I deal with aphids on my roses? Aphids are small, soft-bodied, rounded insects which may be black, pink, or pale green. They cluster on new growth on […]
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You Asked Us – November 2025
Q. In addition to Lavender, what are some “shrub size” plants for a dry, sandy slope? There are a number of other shrub-sized plants that will do well on a […]
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You Asked Us – August 2025
Q. What type of rose best tolerates some shade? While most roses require sun there are many varieties that will tolerate partial shade. This meansthey will still need to receive […]
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You Asked Us – July 2025
Q. When is a plant considered invasive? A plant is considered “invasive” when it’s introduced to a new place (where it doesn’t naturally belong), and then it basically takes over! […]
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You Asked Us – June 2025
Q. My Fatsia Japonica looks sick. Could it be a fungal disease? It gets full sun in the afternoon. Fatsia japonica is also known as glossy leaved paper plant, castor oil plant, […]
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🌱Ask a Vancouver Master Gardener
Email us: Send your questions to plantinfo@vancouvermastergardeners.org Or Call the Plant Information Line at 604-257-8662 The Plant Information Line operates year round. You may leave a message at any time […]
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Container Gardening on a Sunny Patio
This week’s question is all about container gardening on a sunny patio of a condo tower. The answer includes recommendations for sun-tolerant plants, as well as tips for planting and […]
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Brown Needles on a Yew Hedge
This week’s question is all about brown needles on a yew hedge. Question I have a hedge of yews along the edge of our swimming pool. Unfortunately, a landscaper planted […]
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Dying Brassica Seedlings
This week’s gardening question is all about dying brassica seedlings. Question I have a brassica conundrum that I am hoping you can solve. I have, for years, struggled to grow […]