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Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Asters thrive with the Chelsea Chop as it encourages shorter, sturdier stems and fuller plants. Left …
Symphyotrichum novae-angliae Asters thrive with the Chelsea Chop as it encourages shorter, sturdier stems and fuller plants. Left …
Magnolia acuminata Often referred to as the cucumber magnolia, this large tree, native to parts of southern Ontario, …
Quercus macrocarpa Planting native oak trees helps combat the lack of habitat caused by invasive species in our …
Neighbourhood Watch Be on the lookout! Invasive species can have detrimental effects on natural areas and our own …
Mitchella repent Keep your eye on the ground to spot this low-growing evergreen vine. Mats of glossy, dark …
Once the flowers fade and leaves fall, there usually isn’t much colour left in our yards, but that …
It’s a Wonderful Time of Year to Appreciate Conifers Trees Leaves have fallen, there’s a chill in the …
Invasive Tree Disease Discovered for the First Time For the first time, CVC staff detected beech leaf disease …
Betula papyrifera Paper birch is a stand-out in all seasons due to its unique white, peeling bark, but …
Anaphalis margaritacea Pearly everlasting, Anaphalis margaritacea, is a native wildflower important to a couple of our most attractive butterflies. It’s …
Trees Bring Communities Together Fall is around the corner and the cooler weather signals an ideal time to …
A Growing Success: CVC’s Free Tree Giveaway Continue Reading
Explore Your Neighbourhood Meet your neighbours and explore nature in your community! Staff from CVC’s Natural Heritage team …
Tree Identification Walk in Chris Gibson Park Continue Reading
Learn about the benefits of trees Studies have shown that parks, gardens and landscaped boulevards can have profound impacts …
The Magic of Trees From tall, majestic hardwoods to saplings still stretching their branches to the sky, trees …
Watch These Tree Benefits Emerge Each Season Continue Reading
Welcome Spring There are few more welcome signs of spring than when bright green leaves begin to unfurl …
It’s Maple Syrup Season Many people have heard of the tree species sugar maple, it produces deliciously sweet …
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 …
The best (and easiest) way to improve the soil in your garden is to top-dress with compost. Top-dressing …
Autumn signals it’s time to start your property maintenance routine to protect your landscape from potential winter damage. …