Plants Keep You Cool
We’ve already experienced a few 30 degree days this year and we’ll likely see more because of climate …
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 …
Nature Invaders Scavenger Hunt When left unmanaged, invasive species can take over your yard, garden, field or forest. …
June 13, 2022 – Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is launching a new citizen science project for landowners across …
It’s Not Easy But Don’t Give Up Removing goutweed and other invasive groundcovers, like periwinkle, English ivy or …
There are some plants that you wish you didn’t invite into your yard. These are invasive species—non-native plants …
Goutweed (Aegopodium podagraria), also known as bishop’s weed or snow on the mountain, is a perennial groundcover native …
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 …
You’ve decided a rain-ready landscape is the right fit for your yard. The next decision is whether to …
Rain-ready Landscaping: When to DIY or Hire a Pro Continue Reading
Planting a tree in your yard is one of the easiest ways to build climate change resilience in …
When planning and planting our gardens, we often focus on what we see above ground, like birds nesting …
Looking for a small to medium-sized tree for your yard? American hop-hornbeam (Ostrya virginiana) is a great choice …
The best (and easiest) way to improve the soil in your garden is to top-dress with compost. Top-dressing …
If the leaves on your trees and shrubs are changing unseasonably early, it could be a sign something’s wrong. …
Why Leaves Change Colour When They Shouldn’t (and How to Stop Them) Continue Reading
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 …
Properly caring for your yard contributes to the health of our local and global ecosystems. Join Generation Restoration by healing …