Jon Curtis's posts

If you were to map the distribution of canopy coverage across Toronto’s neighbourhoods, you would find that it is not at all random. Some neighbourhoods have a disproportionately lower canopy cover than others. Why is this the case?

Have you heard? If you reside in one of Toronto’s Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIAs), you might be eligible to have trees and shrubs planted on your property for FREE! LEAF is here to help make tree planting easier than ever this spring. Read on to learn more about what this exciting new initiative offers and how you and your community can take advantage of it!

A healthy root system is essential for sustaining a healthy tree. Tree roots provide many important life-supporting benefits to trees such as absorbing much-needed water and minerals from the soil for food, storing essential nutrients and anchoring the tree to the ground. But did you know that in some scenarios, tree roots can also be a detriment to tree health? Continue reading to learn about girdling roots and how you can prevent them from harming your favourite tree!

Fall is here, and you have left your planting work a bit too late this year. Will you be able to dig into the soil to plant that new tree, and more importantly, will it survive? While colder temperatures may create some hesitation around fall planting, it is actually a great time to add new greenery to your yard. Read on as we tackle the top three myths associated with planting in the fall.

Are you looking for a way to connect to your neighbourhood and nature this spring? Do-It-Yourself (DIY) tree planting is a fun and rewarding way to get your hands dirty while also helping grow the urban forest!