Doreen Malapitan's posts

Halloween is a fun-filled time of year for all ages to enjoy, perfect for visiting pumpkin patches, catching tractor rides and picking the perfect costumes. It’s also a time for creativity and for adorning your home with spooky décor. With a little mindful decorating and environmentally friendly practices, you can preserve the health of your trees and foster ecological balance. Check out these three "tricks" that will make your yard an eco-friendly "treat" this Halloween season!

Did you know there are native shrub species in Ontario that offer a variety of delicious and healthy food not only for wildlife but for people too? Read on to find out how you can cook with native species!

Do you have compact clay soil in your yard? Do you ever notice water pooling in areas of your yard after a big rainfall? Do you find it difficult to grow certain plants in your garden? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we’ve got the answer for you – native shrubs that thrive in wet conditions!

Meet our Residential Planting Programs (RPP) team! They help grow and sustain the urban forest by assisting private property owners in planting the right native tree in the right place with the right care. With all their time spent around trees, they must have some tree-rific book recommendations! Let’s meet the RPP team and find out what their favourite tree books are!

Do you have a small yard with limited space to plant? LEAF has just the thing for you! We have curated a Small Yard Shrub Bundle to include four native shrubs designed for smaller spaces. These small, but mighty shrubs will add greenery and biodiversity to your yard and provide delicious snacks for both you and local wildlife!