The Truth About Tree Roots
It’s not uncommon to think of tree roots as being large, heavy, powerful and potentially destructive. Misconceptions about …
It’s not uncommon to think of tree roots as being large, heavy, powerful and potentially destructive. Misconceptions about …
Wild Black Cherry is a Tolerant Tree Some trees, such as American beech, are rarely seen outside of …
Finding a Kentucky coffee-tree (Gymnocladus dioica) growing in the wild in Ontario is rare. Its deceasing presence led …
Ways To Keep Your Yard Cool Paved and hard surfaces like driveways can absorb and radiate the sun’s …
We’ve already experienced a few 30 degree days this year and we’ll likely see more because of climate …
Small yellow flowers bloom on this low-growing groundcover in mid-late spring. As it grows, it forms a dense …
One of the best things about spring is spotting the first plants of the season sprouting. Little bits …
Discover native plants About this event This webinar is intended for Mississauga residents. Discover top native plants for …
Landscaping for Birds: Native Plants for Bird-friendly Yards Continue Reading
Common silverweed grows less than 20 centimetres tall and can tolerate light foot traffic.
Wild strawberry offers pollinators early season nectar and pollen.
Have you ever wanted to create a rain garden, build a soakaway or plant a soggy area of your yard? You …
The vibrant pink blooms of swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) will stand out in any rain garden. This great pollinator …
Planting a tree in your yard is one of the easiest ways to build climate change resilience in …
Looking for a small to medium-sized tree for your yard? American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a great choice …
Summer has come to an end and autumn has made itself known as the trees change to beautiful …
The switch from summer to fall can be bittersweet. But two things that help ease the transition are …
Hardy and fast-growing, Freeman maple is a great shade tree suited to medium and large urban yards. Small …
One amazing thing about getting outside in nature is that there’s always something new to discover. But some …
Top 5 Common Plants in the Credit River Watershed Continue Reading
Properly caring for your yard contributes to the health of our local and global ecosystems. Join Generation Restoration by healing …
Trees are service providers. They offer cooling shade, clean our air and water, sequester carbon and provide birds, insects …