You would need 100 yards. Each piece is 2′ x 4′ 6″ and is peat based.
In the winter I use salt to de-ice my sidewalk and then in the spring the grass along the sides of my sidewalk is dead. Is there anything else I can do?
Instead of using salt try using sand after you shovel your walk. Use ‘concrete sand’ this is used in soils to provide aeration and will provide traction to your sidewalk while being less damaging to the lawn.
Hi, we purchased and planted a Snowspring crabapple last fall, and within a week this summer it went from looking amazing to looking like something out of the Walking Dead. The leaves are all brown and crunchy, and it has been watered appropriately. The other two trees we planted at the same time ( a maple and another Snowspring) look great. Is the tree done for?
It sounds like a fungal infection. Can you send some photos to the website? Also are you able to dig your fingernail into the main trunks bark and see green behind the bark? If so then the tree’s still alive.
Do you know if the “Cherry Laurel” is a shrub/bush that can be planted in Manitoba and live through our winters!! ?
This plant is hardy to zone 5 so will not live in Manitoba.
Can hibiscus survive our winters
No
Hi I’d like to know if you have a product that would kill a tree stump and the root system? Thank you
Yes, we have a product called “stump remover” it is $13.49 for a 454 gram package. 175 g will kill/remove a 30 cm stump.
Why is my pine tree dropping an abundance of green pine cones
There are multiple reasons however stress is typically an indicator of cone drop. How old is the tree? Do you see any issues with it?
Hi, I am re-paving my driveway (1050 square feet) and want to prevent weeds and grass from growing under it. My neighbours did theirs 2 years ago and either the grass or weeds pushed their driveway up and and it cracked causing the grass and weeds to grow throughout. Having your driveway paved isn’t inexpensive and should last between 7 and 10 years if well maintained. Any suggestions
I would think that a reputable contractor should be able to install a driveway without it heaving and cracking and weeds growing through. I my eyes your neighbour has a warranty claim. That however isn’t your question so on to your question. You could use an underlay called geotech. This is a think fabric and should aid in reducing any movement and will block weeds from pushing through. Good luck with the project.
I planted cultivated cedar hedge two years ago. Should I start to trim them (top and side) now or should I wait another year? I live in Timmins On
Top them now. That’ll put more growth downward into the main trunk and make for a lush hedge. My family hails from Dundas, ON.
I am running out of time to do the final cut for this year on my privit hedge. Can I safely cut it during late Autumn or Winter?
Yes, you can very safely cut it in late Autumn or Winter. In fact that’s the best time because the plant will be dormant.
Our hydrangeas after 20 yrs are no longer blooming and r lacking iron so for the past 6 seasons I have tried iron/chelate and fertilizer with no success. Is ther another shrub that loves the south that is around 5 feet, easy to maintain that would nice with shubert choke cherry trees? Thaxt
Other Full Sun shrubs, that would get about 5 feet, would include: Cistena Cherry Ninebarks (Satin Chocolate, Tiny Wine, Coppertina) Dogwood (Ivory Halo, Red Osier) Lilacs (Wonderblue, Royalty Preston) Blue Muffin Viburnum To name a few… There are lots of options that would fit those characteristics.
We are in Lake Country BC and have a Pinus Nigra tree planted in a large planter. Do we need to cover it with burlap for the winter ?
This is the response from a grower in your area. We’re in Winnipeg so I wanted to get advice from someone that is more familiar with your environment. “I would say no , the plant is Zone 4 hardy and there’s lots of snow in Lake country”
I have spread leaves over my vegetable garden. Should I rototill them into the garden now (fall) or leave them to decay over the winter and rototill them in next spring?
I would do it now and then till some manure and peat in the spring however it’s not a must. So really it’s up to you.
I planted 3 blue spruce and they grew rapidly — too big for where I put them ,so I want to transplant and am scared to. When ,and how much root ball needs to come out ? Thanks you .
Now (the winter) is a great time. The tree will be dormant and will have the best chance of survival. How big the root ball is depends on how big the tree is however the bigger the better. The less root system you disturb the better. The more roots you rip out and leave behind the more that have to re-grow and remember the root system in place has grown to support the size of the tree as it is now. So if you remove half of the root system you will have half as much root system available to sustain the canopy of the tree. So you will have to cut the tree back and then water, water & water so the roots that are left can absorb as much water as possible to support the canopy. Also using a transplanting fertilizer would help your cause 10-52-10 would be good or something akin to that with a big middle number (phosphorus).
Anita asks: I’m looking for Thailand Giants (Colocasia Gigantea), and Imperial or Illustris Elephant Ears. Do you carry these plants in the summer? Regards, Anita
Hi Anita, We bring in a large tropical plant order in early May. We have ordered Colocasia and Illustris Elephant Ears. If you are interested in these plants, let me know and I will be sure to order some for the store this season. Jeanne@rpgc.ca