Our Backyard Tree Planting Program offers native trees and shrubs to property owners at a subsidized cost.
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Garden pests often give insects a bad name, but many species are actually nature's little helpers. Embracing beneficial insects in your garden can support a healthy, biodiverse outdoor space. Read on to learn about four beneficial insects, how they help your garden and four tips for attracting them.
Did you know your backyard could hold the key to a greener, healthier Markham? Through the City of Markham’s partnership with LEAF, property owners can access additional discounts to grow their own piece of the urban forest – making tree planting more affordable and impactful than ever.
Designing a garden with native plants doesn’t have to mean choosing between ecology and beauty. With a few foundational garden design principles, you can create a space that supports wildlife while feeling cohesive, inviting and distinctly your own. Whether you’re planting a pollinator patch or reimagining your whole yard, good design can help guide the eye, offer structure, and even bring a touch of whimsy—creating a garden that feels good and functions well.
Events
Saturday, June 14 - Join us for a guided tree identification tour in Whitby’s D’Hillier Park.
Tuesday, June 17 – Develop your tree identification skills on a guided walk through Wychwood Barns Park and learn how you can care for trees in your own community! At the end of the tour take home a free shrub!
Saturday, June 21 - Celebrate Pollinator Week by helping us improve the urban forest in Whitby and create healthy habitat for our native pollinator friends! Join LEAF as we return to our naturalization site in Rosedale Park to remove invasive species and mulch native trees and shrubs.
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Ajax Rebate
Ajax property owners receive an additional $150 rebate through the Full Service Program or a $100 rebate through the Do-It-Yourself Program.
Markham Discount
Endorsed by Markham's Trees for Tomorrow initiative, Markham property owners pay $100 for deciduous trees and $50 for evergreen trees.
Newmarket Rebate
Newmarket property owners will receive an additional $100 Stormwater Management Rebate for planting a tree on their property.
