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BONUS! Newmarket Stormwater Management Rebate
For a limited time, Newmarket residents will receive an additional $100 rebate for planting a tree on their property through the Full Service or Do-It-Yourself program. You can combine the Stormwater Management Rebate with the Emerald Ash Borer Rebate for one tree if you live in Newmarket. Limit of one Stormwater Management Rebate per property per year. First come, first served.
We help property owners in Newmarket plant trees and shrubs at a subsidized price.
We plant native species which are well-suited to our climatic conditions and provide essential habitat for wildlife. Our focus is to help you get the right species in the right places with the right care so that the trees and shrubs survive and thrive. Our services are supported by our funding partners,, so you get top-notch programs at a more affordable price. Read on to discover what we can grow together!
What are my options?
Full Service Tree Planting
Perfect for property owners who want in-person advice and the convenience of a complete planting package.
Our most popular service includes an in-person consultation with an arborist in your yard, as well as delivery and full planting service. We’ll assess the conditions in your yard and ask about your needs and preferences, and help you decide on the tree species and planting locations that best suit your yard. LEAF does all the heavy lifting – you just sit back and enjoy a greener backyard! Note that this option is only available for backyards or fenced-in side yards. For front or side yards, see the Do-It-Yourself option below.
Homeowners replacing a dead or dying ash tree are eligible to receive an additional $100 off with the York Region Emerald Ash Borer Rebate.
Learn more about the Full Service program
Do-It-Yourself Tree Planting
Perfect for property owners looking to plant a tree in their front or side yards, or for those who simply want to get their hands dirty and plant their own tree!
This is the option for you if you'd like to plant in your side yard or front yard! Our online videos will help you get the right tree in the right place. We’ll ask you some questions about your property and your preferences, then give you customized recommendations for species and planting locations in your yard. Place your order and we’ll deliver the tree right to your door for you to plant!
Homeowners replacing a dead or dying ash tree are eligible to receive an additional $100 off with the York Region Emerald Ash Borer Rebate.
Learn more about the DIY program
Shrubs, Garden Kits, & Pawpaws
Perfect for anyone wanting to add colour, beauty and biodiversity to their yard.
Easy online or telephone ordering of native shrubs and perennials with subsequent delivery right to your door. Not only will these native plants brighten up your yard and provide essential habitat for songbirds, native bees and butterflies, many will also offer tasty treats for humans too!
