Trees for Healthy Urban Yards
Trees are service providers. They offer cooling shade, clean our air and water, sequester carbon and provide birds, insects …
Trees are service providers. They offer cooling shade, clean our air and water, sequester carbon and provide birds, insects …
During the hot, dry summer months, a layer of mulch in the garden keeps soil and plant roots cool …
Urban communities are often hotter in the summer than rural areas. This phenomenon is called urban heat island …
Many local, native trees provide cooling shade for you, your family, your home, and your neighbourhood. They also …
The Credit River Watershed has several forests and wetlands but grasslands are another important ecosystem that are sometimes …
We’re celebrating Pollinator Week by profiling some of the vibrant native plant and pollinator partnerships in our watershed. …
Nectar, the tasty treat hidden inside a flower, feeds many small mammals, birds and insects. Most importantly, it …
As one of our top pollinator plants, foxglove beardtongue (Penstemon digitalis) attracts bees, butterflies and even hummingbirds. Small …
Watch for these pretty plants In early spring when the ground has thawed, the forest floor comes alive …
Periwinkle is one of many invasive plants found in backyards. Left unmanaged, this invasive ground cover can smother a garden …
If you’ve found invasive species growing in your yard, remove them and replace them with native plants. Removing invasive species …
Aggressive invaders such as periwinkle, goutweed or “snow on the mountain” and English ivy can quickly take over large …
April showers bring May flowers, but they also create puddles and soggy spots in your yard. With more …
Long-blooming great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) stands out in summer. Dense spires of blooms float above long, pointed …
Connecting with others has been challenging this past year. Now that snow is melting, your yard can help …
You’ve got your chosen list of native plants ready. Maybe you’ve already purchased seeds from a native plant nursery. …
Diversity is key for creating vibrant communities, yards, and gardens. Native shrubs are a great option for adding …
Eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis) can lift your spirits whether you have it planted outdoors or bring some sprigs …
Chris Wedeles loves watching birds. When he purchased his 23-acre property on the outskirts of Erin, he hoped …
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The weather is getting warmer with each passing day. Spring is finally here! Spring rain and warming temperatures …
When you think of a technician, you don’t often think of trees and gardens. But planting trees and …
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