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Leafing out across York Region

Posted by Melissa Williams / May 03, 2013
Planting
After a long, cold winter, spring has finally arrived, and the warmer temperatures have got us all dreaming about the outdoors. This year, we want to help you transform your property into a relaxing backyard oasis that your family will love and your neighbours will want for themselves. With the right native trees, shrubs and perennials you can lower your energy bills, improve the environment, increase privacy and grow your property value!
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Species Profile: urban fall edibles

Posted by Melissa Williams / September 17, 2012
Canada Plum
The Canada plum and pin cherry are two delicious native edible species we are continuing to offer this fall. Plant one and you might just imagine your yard transformed into an urban orchard where you can enjoy fresh fruit right off the tree right at your doorstep.
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This gardening season, don't forget your trees

Posted by Melissa Williams / May 31, 2012
Top 5 things for your tree
It’s that time of year when we all want to get outside for barbecues with friends, afternoons on the patio, and time well spent in our gardens. Our urban forest canopy provides us with shade – much needed respite from the hot sun – but it’s important to remember that trees need some extra care from us during these dry summer months. Here’s how you can help you LEAF trees stay cool this season:
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Trees saving trees

Posted by Melissa Williams / April 16, 2012
emerald ash borer
By now, many of you have likely heard of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). We’ve received many calls from homeowners with questions and concerns about the invasive insect pest here at the LEAF office. Signs and symptoms of infestation are starting to appear throughout the City of Toronto and southern parts of York Region, and in Scarborough, street tree removals are starting to make the anticipated loss of ash trees visibly – and viscerally – comprehensible.
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Market Realities

Posted by Melissa Williams / November 11, 2011
Spreading Roots
On Thursday, November 3rd, urban forestry enthusiasts gathered at the Toronto Botanical Gardens for the Spreading Roots conference organized by the OUFC and TBG. After procuring coffee and continental breakfast and saying hello to friends and colleagues, we all took our seats and settled in for two days of stimulating tree-related talks.
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