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Yup - same garden and that was also my post (and thanks again for responding to that one). I think there's consensus that this is not a biotic...
Hi Georgia. Thanks for responding. I thought one of the plants was in a black pot, too. But it's a weeper hose. Can't remember when those really...
Thanks Sulev. Muchly appreciate your perspective. Site is not definitely not exposed to sun but definitely winds - and they had a couple of very...
Hello Ron - Thanks for your prompt reply. I tried to upload the photos again but the Forum compresses them. So I've attached 3 images that zoom in...
Family in Squamish has a row of young Portuguese Laurels that have developed brown spots (see photos). Looks like winter burn. Thought it might be...
Thanks friends. I think my family in Squamish has a good rapport with the nursery where they got the plants. I'm going to suggest stale beer for...
Hello and belated thanks, Georgia & Margot. All or most of the plants were recently planted in the ground and brought in from one source. Georgia...
A couple in Squamish introduced a collection of plants into their garden. It seems to have turned into a bit of a insectarium. Based on the photos...
Margot & Acerholic - thanks for your advice. It's a shame when you've found the perfect place for a particular plant and then can't put it in that...
I've heard from a couple of gardeners that you should never plant a maple on the same ground where another maple that had died. I would think it...
Hope it's not Phytophthora, Ron. I'll have to study some on honey fungus. Maybe the best thing to do is to just water the rhodo and monitor it...
Yesterday I rescued a 4' rhododendron with many brown, dried, wilted leave and dead branches. I think it was planted too deep and/or very thirsty....
I'm thinking of Sassafras Albidum for a shady, frost-pocket in Burnaby. I saw Silver Surfers' comment about suckers. Any other cautionary notes...
Thanks AlainK. Very helpful suggestions. Gentle patience seems to be called for.
[ATTACH] I have a Acer palmatum 'Hogyoku' that's become misshaped from this winter's ice. The trunk and branches have been persuaded to all lean...
Thanks. I will give it a try, Debby. I usually grab, twist and cut a large bundle at a time. Not too tedious but just yanking would definitely go...
Thanks vitog. I'll keep my secateurs holstered for a few more days.
Thanks David. I was afraid that cold weather might bite at the new growth but the forecast sounds good. This weekend looks like a good time to do it.
I have a variety of epimedium that pushes up very early in the year. Right now there are red bumps about 1" above ground. I like to cut down the...
Good idea. Thanks Ron.
