Backyard Tree Planting Program

Fall is here, and you have left your planting work a bit too late this year. Will you be able to dig into the soil to plant that new tree, and more importantly, will it survive? While colder temperatures may create some hesitation around fall planting, it is actually a great time to add new greenery to your yard. Read on as we tackle the top three myths associated with planting in the fall.

Did you know there are native shrub species in Ontario that offer a variety of delicious and healthy food not only for wildlife but for people too? Read on to find out how you can cook with native species!

Large-growing trees are an important part of the urban forest, but small yards can be overwhelmed by their presence. Often overlooked due to their size, small yards are a great opportunity to help grow the urban forest. The trick is knowing which plants to plant. Check out three alternatives to planting large-growing trees for your small yard.

Urban trees behave differently than their forested counterparts and need extra help to succeed. As temperatures rise and soils dry out, young urban trees need consistent watering to thrive.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be the best at everything? The majestic bur oak can tell you! Not only is it one of Ontario’s largest growing and longest living trees (it can live up to 300 to 400 years!!), it’s also the most common, widespread, cold-tolerant (burrr!) and drought resistant of all native oak species in Canada. As if that wasn’t enough, its acorns (fruit) are among the largest of all native oaks. The bur oak is defi-nut-ly a true masterpiece!