Red-osier Dogwood
This Shrub is a Stunning Choice for Yards or Gardens Red-osier dogwood (Cornus sericea) is a resilient shrub …
Gardening
How to Make Your Home Rain-ready
A natural way to prepare for climate change Climate change is happening now in the watershed. Our communities …
The Truth About Tree Roots
It’s not uncommon to think of tree roots as being large, heavy, powerful and potentially destructive. Misconceptions about …
Urban Tolerant Trees
Wild Black Cherry is a Tolerant Tree Some trees, such as American beech, are rarely seen outside of …
Kentucky Coffee-tree
Finding a Kentucky coffee-tree (Gymnocladus dioica) growing in the wild in Ontario is rare. Its deceasing presence led …
Keep Paths Cool
Ways To Keep Your Yard Cool Paved and hard surfaces like driveways can absorb and radiate the sun’s …
Plants Keep You Cool
We’ve already experienced a few 30 degree days this year and we’ll likely see more because of climate …
Barren Strawberry
Small yellow flowers bloom on this low-growing groundcover in mid-late spring. As it grows, it forms a dense …
Invasive Plants: Spot Them Early to Control Them Quickly
Stop Invasive Plants This webinar is part of CVC’s month-long Nature Invaders Invasive Species Scavenger Hunt–an interactive citizen science …
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How to Remove Goutweed
It’s Not Easy But Don’t Give Up Removing goutweed and other invasive groundcovers, like periwinkle, English ivy or …
Problem Plants
There are some plants that you wish you didn’t invite into your yard. These are invasive species—non-native plants …
Invasive Goutweed
Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as bishop’s weed or snow on the mountain, is a perennial groundcover native …
Get to Know Spring’s Native Flowers
One of the best things about spring is spotting the first plants of the season sprouting. Little bits …
Landscaping for Birds: Native Plants for Bird-friendly Yards
Discover native plants About this event This webinar is intended for Mississauga residents. Discover top native plants for …
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Growing Ground Covers
Common silverweed grows less than 20 centimetres tall and can tolerate light foot traffic.
Landscaping for Birds: Birds in Your Yard
Discover birds About this event This webinar was created for Mississauga residents. Discover the different birds in your …
Top Invasive Plants in Your Yard
Identify Invasive Species This webinar is intended for residents of the Hungry Hollow SNAP community. Check if you live in …
CVC’s New Rain-ready Plant List
Have you ever wanted to create a rain garden, build a soakaway or plant a soggy area of your yard? You …
Swamp Milkweed
The vibrant pink blooms of swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) will stand out in any rain garden. This great pollinator …