Lance-leaved Coreopsis
Coreopsis lanceolata With bursts of warm yellow, lance-leaved coreopsis brightens any garden. Reliable lance-shaped leaves provide greenery throughout […]
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Gardening
Dividing Perennials
Dividing overcrowded perennials is a common practice performed by gardeners to keep plants healthy. The resulting smaller clumps can
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Partner Resources to Reduce Flood Risk
Get your Business Flood Ready Is your business at risk of flooding? Businesses within the TRCA jurisdiction of
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New Invaders
Jumping worms – Amynthas spp., Metaphire spp., Pheretima spp. Jumping worms are invasive earthworms most likely to be
The 3-30-300 Rule
Trees play a vital role in cooling cities, reducing carbon dioxide, supporting wildlife and enhancing air quality. They’re
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Alternate-leaved Dogwood
Cornus alternifolia We have many native dogwoods in Ontario. Most are small to medium shrubs with opposite leaves,
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Caring for Your New Tree
Chicken Wire Fence for Year-round Protection Young trees and shrubs have tender bark that is easily damaged by
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Caring for Your New Tree Workshop
Prepare Your Yard for Cooler Weather Join us for a free outdoor workshop at the Georgetown Tree Arboretum.
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Caring for Your Yard Webinar
Sharpen Your Fall Yard Care Skills Learn basic pruning tips for young trees and shrubs, proper mulching techniques,
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Growing Inspiration
Maintain a picture-perfect garden all year long with these simple sustainable landscaping tips: Summer Water your plants at
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Michigan Lily
Lilium michiganese If you are looking for a bold summer flower to add to your garden, try Michigan
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Flower Flies: More Than They Appear to Bee
While butterflies and bees grab most of the headlines, there are several other impactful species responsible for pollinating
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Dampening the Drought: Adapting to Hotter, Drier Summers
Climate change brings higher temperatures and more frequent droughts in summer. Instead of struggling to keep non-native plants
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New England Aster
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Asters thrive with the Chelsea Chop as it encourages shorter, sturdier stems and fuller plants. Left
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The Chelsea Chop
The Chelsea Chop is a pruning technique that can be used on some native wildflowers to delay or
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Cucumber Tree
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario,
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Putting Down Roots: Proper Planting Depth
How deep is too deep? Planting a tree incorrectly can have an immediate or long-lasting impact on the
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Transforming Lawns to Landscapes
In recent years, there’s been a lot of press about “No-Mow May”, a call-to-action urging us to leave
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What to Prune Now
In most cases, pruning trees and shrub is best done before they “wake up” from their winter dormancy
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Bur Oak
Quercus macrocarpa Planting native oak trees helps combat the lack of habitat caused by invasive species in our
Spring Cleaning
If you have a bird box in your yard, now is the time to give it a thorough
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